For more, don't miss the Social Security payment schedule and the updated Social Security overpayment rules. How do I ...

Hillary Hatch, of Social Security, discusses how seniors can check their Social Security benefits claim online ...

Key Points Social Security benefits will not be affected by the transition. In an effort to cut back on fraud in the system, ...

Many new and existing Social Security beneficiaries will be able to verify their identities only by using an online system or ...

Those who use their my Social Security account to make changes like address updates and direct deposit changes won't notice a difference. But those who choose to apply for benefits or request benefit ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to apply for benefits. The agent will schedule the appointment and let you ...

While Social Security Administration website issues continue, where to reliably get information from the agency becomes more ...

Anyone who receives SSDI benefits but cannot manage the payments independently is provided a representative payee. The payee ...

SSA is once again walking back plans that would have limited the agency's level of phone support to beneficiaries.

While some changes to the Social Security Administration went into effect this week, the agency has also addressed rumors about its communications.

Starting March 31, benefit claimants will no longer have the option to verify their identity with the SSA over the phone.

However, if you don't typically use the online account -- which you should, if possible, because it's much more convenient -- ...