Replacing a lost Social Security card. To replace your lost Social Security Card:
Step 1: Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5)
Step 2: Show us proof of your:
U.S. Citizenship (if you have not already... Date of Last Update: 10/04/2010
Changing your name on your Social Security card.Updated Step 1: Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5)
Step 2: Show us proof of your:
Legal name change
U.S. citizenship (if you have not... Date of Last Update: 11/24/2010
Applying for disability benefits.Updated You can apply for disability benefits online.
If you do not want to apply online, or if you want to apply for another type of Social Security benefit, you can:
Call our toll-free telephone... Date of Last Update: 11/12/2010
The maximum Social Security retirement benefit. The maximum benefit depends on the age a worker chooses to retire. For a worker retiring at age 66 in 2010, the amount is $2,346. This figure is based on earnings at the maximum... Date of Last Update: 08/19/2010
Effects of working and receiving Social Security retirement benefits. Social Security uses the formulas below, depending on your age, to determine how much your benefit must be reduced if you work:
If you are under normal (or full) retirement age... Date of Last Update: 08/07/2010
Differences between Social Security disability and SSI disability. The Social Security Administration is responsible for two major programs that provide benefits based on disability: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which is based on prior work under... Date of Last Update: 07/19/2010
Payment dates for Social Security benefits. Social Security benefits are paid each month, but for the previous month. For example the check received in June is for the month of May.
When you applied for benefits, your benefit award notice told... Date of Last Update: 10/27/2010
Receiving benefits on a deceased ex-spouse's record.Updated A deceased worker's former spouse age 60 or older (as early as age 50 if disabled) may qualify for benefits if the marriage lasted at least 10 years. However, a former spouse does not have to... Date of Last Update: 11/12/2010
Reporting a lost or stolen Social Security card or numberUpdated You do not need to report a lost or stolen Social Security card or number to Social Security. However, if you think your card has been stolen or that someone may be using your number, you... Date of Last Update: 12/01/2010