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Benefits overview. Retirement. Whether you need help deciding when to retire or are ready to start the next chapter in your life, we have the tools you need to get started. No need to visit an office — estimate your benefits, apply for retirement, and check your application status online. Learn more. Disability.
Social Security is part of the retirement plan for almost every American worker. It provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families. This section of our website helps you better understand the program, the application process, and the online tools and resources available to you. Ready To Retire?
A Social Security number (SSN) is a unique identifier issued by the Social Security Administration. You need an SSN to work, and it’s used to determine your eligibility for Social Security benefits and certain government services. Why might you need one?
The Social Security program in the United States pays benefits to three broad categories of individuals: retired individuals and some family members, disabled persons and some family members, and survivors. Within these broad categories, the program defines more specific types of beneficiaries.
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Home. About the U.S. and its government. A-Z index of U.S. government departments and agencies. Social Security Administration (SSA) The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two main functions. One is to assign Social Security numbers. The other is to run the Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs.
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Government benefits. Social Security. Learn about Social Security, including retirement and disability benefits, how to get or replace your Social Security card, and more. Social Security and how it works. Social Security provides a source of income when you retire or if you cannot work due to a disability.
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Government benefits. Social Security. How Social Security works. Social Security and how it works. Social Security provides a source of income when you retire or if you cannot work due to a disability. Learn how to replace your Social Security card, apply for benefits, and more. Get a Social Security number or card.
