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SSA Sounds the Alarm on Service Issues
In a commentary piece today on the Portland Press Herald website, national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO Everett Kelley provides a recap of the staffing crisis faced by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the service…
Economic Impact Payments: What We Know (As of Today)

The most recent press release from the Social Security Administration (SSA) reiterated what is believed to be the current guidance on economic impact payments (a.k.a. stimulus checks) at this point in the unfolding implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security…
SSA Offers Extensive Q&A Covering Their Services During Pandemic
Offering a host of guidelines on their operations and operational status during the coronavirus pandemic, the Social Security Administration published an advisory to the public designed to address likely concerns in the days and weeks ahead. The advisory addresses payment…
You Can Help Social Security Make a Difference
(Source – Social Security Administration) This holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on our less fortunate and most vulnerable citizens. Life is unpredictable, and everyone is susceptible to experiencing homelessness. It can happen to people in our community…
Fast Facts and Figures About Social Security
(Source: Social Security Administration) Fast Facts & Figures answers the most frequently asked questions about the programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It highlights basic program data for the Social Security (retirement, survivors, and disability) and Supplemental Security…
Now is the Perfect Time to Check on Your Retirement List
(Source: Social Security Administration) With every change of season, there’s usually a list of essential items that must be done. If you’re getting your house ready for winter, you are likely getting your furnace serviced and cleaning your gutters among…
Social Security, A Source of Independence for Millions
(Source: Social Security Administration) Posted on July 3, 2018 by Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications On July 4, people in communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with neighbors, family, and friends. A strong community promotes independence by helping each other lead…
What SSA Doesn’t Tell You Can Hurt You
It’s been the subject of quite a few news reports in the past, and here it is again…the SSA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) just released an audit showing poor performance in notifying widows and widowers about their retirement benefit…