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Social Security AdministrationSocial Security AdministrationSocial Security AdministrationSocial Security Administration
Online Services and ProgramResources for Agencies
Online Services and ProgramResources for Agencies
ABOUT 56 MILLION PEOPLEABOUT 56 MILLION PEOPLE
Who Gets Benefits from Social Security?Who Gets Benefits from Social Security?
36.0 million Retired Workers2.9 million Dependents
8.6 million Disabled Workers, 2 million Dependents
4.4 millionWidows/ Widowers
1.9 millionChildren of
Deceased Workers
1/20121/2012
You Need to Work to Earn Social Security CreditsYou Need to Work to Earn Social Security Credits
Each $1,160 in earnings gives you one credit
You can earn a maximum of 4 credits per year
Example: To earn 4 credits in 2013, you must earn at least $4,640. Earning 40 credits throughout your working life will qualify you for a retirement benefit.
Each $1,160 in earnings gives you one credit
You can earn a maximum of 4 credits per year
Example: To earn 4 credits in 2013, you must earn at least $4,640. Earning 40 credits throughout your working life will qualify you for a retirement benefit.
Types of Disability Programs
Social Security benefits for workers
Social Security benefits for adults disabled since childhood
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for children and adults
SOCIAL SECURITY VS. SSISOCIAL SECURITY VS. SSI
Social Security
• Earned
• No income & resource limit
• Medicare
SSI
• Based on Need
• Limited income & resources
• Medicaid
Who Can Get Disability Benefits?
Must have paid into Social Security five out of last 10 years
For workers under age 31, less work is required
Benefits are calculated based on your entire
work history
If your Social Security benefit amount is lower than the full SSI payment, you may be eligible to receive both Social Security and SSI
Amount of Benefit
Disability for an Adult (Over Age 18) Both Social Security and SSI
Must have a physical or mental impairment (or combination of conditions)
Inability to perform substantial work activity ($1,040/month)
Disability must be expected to last 12 consecutive months or result in death
We consider age, education and past work activity
Medicare Coverage
You will automatically be enrolled in Medicare after being entitled to disability benefits for 24 months
We will send you information about Medicare several months before your coverage starts
NOTE: People who have permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant or have amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s disease) may qualify for Medicare almost immediately
Who Can Get SSI?
People with limited income and resources who are:
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
• blind, at any age; or
• disabled, at any age; or
• age 65 or older
SSI PAYMENT RATES
Effective January 2013:
$710/ month Individual
$1,066/ month Couple
Resource limits— $2,000 for individual (or child not
living with parents)
— $3,000 for couple
—$4,000 Child living with 1 parent
—$5,000 Child living with 2 parents
We count— bank accounts (CDs, IRAs), second
car, liquid assets etc.
We don’t count— home in which you live, first car, some
burial resources etc.
SSI Benefits
Medicaid
People who qualify for SSI also qualify for Medicaid
Your local medical assistance office will contact you for additional information the agency needs for qualification
The Application Process
There are several ways to apply for benefits: Visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov
to apply online Call or visit any Social Security office to
schedule an appointment Contact us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213
(TTY 1-800-325-0778)
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Your Online Account ... Your Control ... www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount
my Social Security is an easy-to-access, easy-to-use portal to view and update some
of your own Social Security information.
my Social Security
my
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A valid E-mail address; A Social Security number; and A U.S. mailing address.
Who Can Create a my Social Security Account?
You must be at least 18 years old and have:
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If you don’t get benefits, you can— View, save, and print your online
Social Security Statement.
If you do get benefits you can— Get your benefit verification letter; Check your benefit and payment
information and your earnings record; Change your address and phone number; and Start or change your direct deposit.
my Social Security Services
Visit Our Website or Call
www.socialsecurity.govor
1-800-772-1213TTY 1-800-325-0778
Visit Our Website or Call
www.socialsecurity.govor
1-800-772-1213TTY 1-800-325-0778