Social Security Administration Outreach to Employers and "What Can SSA Do for Me?"
What can Social Security do for me?
Social Security is a lot more than just retirement. We offer Disability Benefits, Spouse’s Retirement Benefits, Survivor’s Benefits, and more. To see an overview of all that Social Security does, visit SSA’s website here: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/.
What can I expect from Social Security when I retire?
Estimate your Retirement Benefits using our online calculator here: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator/.
You can use this tool to find out how much you can expect at age 62, full retirement age, age 70, or any age in between. You can also find information here about the best age to start your Social Security Retirement Benefits.
What can I do online?
Social Security offers many of our services online. You can see what you can do online here: http://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/.
Where can I go to find answers?
We find that people have lots of questions and misunderstandings about Social Security’s policies and programs. You can access our Frequently Asked Questions here: http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/. If you do not find exactly what you are looking for, the site provides a spot to ask. SSA technicians generally send responses within just a day or two.
If you prefer, you can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or visit us in person. You can find your closest Social Security office by using our Local Office Search here: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp.
Additionally, you can access our Web Based Seminars (Webinars) on a variety of topics from your desktop here: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/webinars.
Where can I go for information for human resource professionals?
You may be interested in our special website for human resource professionals at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/employer1.htm. This site has information about filing
W-2s, as well as links to SSN verification, and electronic newsletters.
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Social Security Administration Outreach to Employers
Do you have more people asking you questions than ever before? Are you answering more questions about Social Security retirement, disability, and other benefits? If so, we would like to talk with you about how Social Security can help.
We can make your life easier by assisting you in providing you andyour employees and retirees with the information you andthey need regarding Social Security’s programs. The services we offer include providing you training tailored to your needs, Social Security representatives who are available to speak with you andyour staff at in-service trainings and employees at retirement seminars. We can also assist at on-site filing events during which those retiring can save time by filing online for Social Security and/or Medicare benefits. For immediate on line access, we can link the Social Security website to your existing site. Finally, we can send you monthly news updates about the latest news, changes or enhancements to Social Security.
The link to www.socialsecurity.govexpands your services to your clients by providing easy access to retirement planners, online retirement and disability applications, and one of our most popular and informative features: Have a Question? Find an Answer!
The following services are available on Social Security’s website: www.socialsecurity.gov.
Applications for Social Security retirement, spouse’s retirement, disability benefits, and Medicare only benefits
- Retirement Estimator to calculate benefits using different scenarios
- Frequently asked questions
- Change of address for those already receiving Social Security
- Replacement of Medicare Cards
- Verification of benefits
Additionally, you can access our Web Based Seminars (Webinars) right from your desktop at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/webinars.
You may also be interested in our special website for human resource professionals at: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/employer1.htm. This site designed for employers has information about filing W-2s, as well as links to SSN verification and electronic newsletters.
Whatever the subject, Social Security takes all appropriate measures, including encryption, to ensure its online services are safe and secure.
We look forward to talking with you about how Social Security can help you provide information to your employees and retirees and accommodate your needs. We have a variety of ways to assist you such as training tailored to HR specialists, on-site filing events for employees, receiving regular information delivered to your company’s email on all of Social Security’s services, and setting up a link to Social Security’s website from your existing website. Please contact me at your convenience at the telephone number shown below.
Sincerely,
Andrew Hardwick
Social Security Administration
866 591-7734 x15639
713 305-7471 (cell)
