Archive for Retirement

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Questions and Answers Question: Recently, I was told I shouldn’t be carrying my Social Security card around. Is that true? Answer: We encourage you to keep your Social Security card at home in a safe place. Do no...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office MAKING WISE CHOICES WHEN A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE MANAGES YOUR MONEY Some of the millions of people who get monthly Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits need help managing this money. A person assig...

  • Is it Medicare or Medicaid? Is it Medicare or Medicaid?

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor A lot of people have a difficult time understanding the difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Both programs begin with the letter “M.” They’re both health insurance programs run by the government. Peop...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa ONLINE REPORTING FORM FOR IMPOSTER SCAM CALLS The Social Security Administration would like to remind readers about their dedicated online form at https://oig.ssa.gov to receive reports from the public of Social Security-related scams. The Soc...

  • New Enrollment Period for Advantage Plan Policyholders New Enrollment Period for Advantage Plan Policyholders

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor New beginning this year…..January 2020 – Medicare provides a new Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP). It started January 1 and runs through March 31…..now note this is for Medicare folks with Med...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office Social Security Expands Public Hours at Offices Nationwide Starting on January 8, 2020, Social Security offices nationwide will be open to the public on Wednesday afternoons, Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security...

  • The Older Worker Employment Program The Older Worker Employment Program

    By Chris White Marketing and PR Coordinator Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Finding the right fit for employment can be difficult for anyone, but it can seem particularly overwhelming for people who are a little older, and who are dealing with the complications of a disability. The Older W...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa NEED TO CHANGE YOUR NAME ON YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD? If you’re changing your name, it’s important to let Social Security know so we can update the information we maintain, send you an updated Social Security card, a...