The United States Social Security Administration

https://www.ssa.gov/
Stay on top of the latest Social Security news for the media, advocate community, and the public.

my Social Security | SSA

https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/
Estimate and manage your benefits, request a replacement Social Security card, and more with your official account. ... Find answers to common questions about creating an account, signing in, and security.

Social Security Administration (SSA) | USAGov

https://www.usa.gov/agencies/social-security-administration
One is to assign Social Security numbers. The other is to run the Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs. A third function is to run the Supplemental Security Income program, for people who are 65 or older, blind, or with a disability.

Social Security - USAGov

https://www.usa.gov/social-security
Learn about Social Security, including retirement and disability benefits, how to get or replace your Social Security card, and more.

Log in to your Social Security Administration (SSA) account using...

https://help.id.me/hc/en-us/articles/4416182310039-Log-in-to-your-Social-Security-Administration-SSA-account-using-ID-me
Note: If you live outside the United States but have a Social Security number, you can still verify your identity. Visit Verifying if you live outside the United States and have an SSN.

Social Security (United States) - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Security_(United_States)
When the federal government created Social Security, all federal employees, including the president and members of Congress, were exempt from having to pay the Social Security tax, and they received no Social Security benefits.

Social Security Benefits: How Much You Get & How to Apply

https://www.ncoa.org/article/understanding-social-security/
Mar 18, 2026 · Wondering how Social Security works after retirement? Learn who qualifies, how monthly benefits are calculated, when to claim for the best payout, and how to apply online, by phone, or in person.

Apply for Social Security Benefits | SSA

https://www.ssa.gov/apply
Different ways to apply for Social Security benefits.

Online Services | SSA - The United States Social Security...

https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices/
We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online.

Contact Social Security | SSA

https://www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/
You can use our online services to apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit verification letter, and much more.