Posts Tagged Social Security Benefits

  • Your Social Security

    By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa Social Security COVERS EVERY SEASON OF LIFE The cool winds and changing leaves are tell-tale signs: another autumn has arrived. Sometimes it’s hard to believe how quickly the seasons change and the years pass by. Whatever ...

  •  YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

    by Randoe Dice Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa GENERAL Question: How many Social Security numbers have been issued since the program started? Answer: Social Security celebrates its 75th anniversary on August 14, 2010. Since numbers were first issued in November 1936, we ha...

  • DISABILITY BENEFITS ARE NOT JUST FOR GROWN-UPS DISABILITY BENEFITS ARE NOT JUST FOR GROWN-UPS

    by Randoe Dice Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa When you hear about disability benefits, you probably think about adults. But disability benefits are not just for grown-ups. In some cases, children can receive benefits too. If your child who lives with you has a disability, an...

  • Your Social Security Your Social Security

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office OUR MOST CONVENIENT OFFICE IS ONLINE You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that times are tough for many people right now. The past year has seen a recession-driven increase in applications for Social Security retiremen...

  • Your Social Security

    by Randoe Dice Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GENERAL Question: My wife doesn't have enough work under Social Security to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits or Medicare. But I am fully insured and eligible. Can she qualify on my record...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

    by Cyndi Hagen Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa RETIREMENT ESTIMATOR EVEN BETTER THAN BEFORE Improvements to one of the most popular online services in government - the Retirement Estimator, located at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator - allow more people than ever before to ge...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

    by Cyndi Hagen Social Security District Manager, Davenport Iowa Social Security Announces New Enhancements to Online Retirement Estimator Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, has announced that the online Retirement Estimator, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator, no...

  • Your Social Security Your Social Security

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SOCIAL SECURITY’S FAQ WEBSITE:  A POPULAR SPOT FOR GETTING ANSWERS Do you have a question about the Social Security program that you would like answered quickly and simply? Many people find that one of the easiest and best w...