Social Security

Social Security Fact: More than just money you can use the Social Security databases to find out how much you will receive at retirement, what you could expect to receive should you become disabled, Medicare information and the database is an excellent tool for conducting genealogical searches!

Social Security On Line - This is the Official Website of the Social Security Administration. User friendly, it tells you how to do just about anything you'll ever need to do with the Administration, including file for benefits, get a replacement card or find out what your monthly benefit will be when you retire.

Social Security Office Locator - By entering your ZIP code at this site, you can find the Social Security office nearest you. Also, get listings of other government agencies in your vicinity as well as a listing of Social Security offices located outside the United States.

FirstGov for Seniors - Government information for Senior Citizens including retirement planning, legislation, services, tax assistance and Medicare basics. A portal to many other Government agencies is available on this site, too.

Social Security Number Privacy - Great information on keeping your Social Security number private in order to avoid identity theft. Other great information includes a FAQ about getting a new number/card, locating people and the basic structure of the Social Security Administration.

Your Number and Card - Everything you need to know about your Social Security number and card, straight from the Social Security Administration.

Information on Social Security Number - Great information on Social Security number requirements as they apply to foreign visitors and students, whether they are requesting work status or not. Also has great information on student visa requirements.

Social Security Retirement - The Retirement section of the Social Security Administration Main Web Site has a wealth of information on retirement, planning, eligibility, benefits and other retirement options.

Divorced Spouse Benefits - If you are the divorced spouse of a Social Security Recipient and are over the age of 62, you could be eligible to collect benefits from your former spouse's benefit award. This does not take away from the former spouse, but is an entitlement benefit to which you may be eligible.

When to Take Benefits? - This is a great article from US News about when you should stat to take your Social Security benefits, and when you should not. Timing is everything and waiting a few years can make a huge difference in your monthly benefit payout.

Social Security Disability - Information and applications for Social Security Disability Title II Benefits, which are paid to workers who become disabled and Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI Benefits) which are paid to disabled individuals who do not have the earnings quarters as required for Title II. Lots of info.

Title XIV Benefits - SSI - An outstanding outline of the SSI Program, written so that it is easily understandable to the non-lawyer! Links to explanations of all the facets of SSI including local and State benefits, as well as an outline of the purpose and principles behind the Title XIV program.

Understanding Supplemental Security Income - The financial guidelines for eligibility for this program are covered on this page as well as links to such extended benefits as resources and living arrangements, Continuing Disability reviews, PASS Plans, Student Income Exclusions, Impairment related Work Expenses and Medicaid Eligibility.

Medicare.gov - Billed as the "Official US Government Site for People with Medicare, this site is the best starting place if you have any questins about your Medicare benefits. From replacement cards to Prescription Drug Coverage, this site has it all for the Medicare beneficiary.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - This site is from the Department of Health and Human Services, parent agency to the Social Security Administration. Here is where you'll find all the information you need to apply for and to receive Medicare and Medicaid benefits. Also, an overview of these services is found here, too.

Medicare Rights Center - Do you have questions about your plan coverage or your rights under an existing COBRA plan? Are you a Social Services professional wanting to learn more about Medicare benefits in order to better assist your senior and disabled clients? Take a look at this site, it is a terrific learning resource.

Social Security Death Index - From Ancenstry.com - this link takes you right to the information available on the Social Security Death Index. This is a terrific resource for genealogy research and piecing together your family tree. Lots of interesting facts can be discovered on old Social Security Card applications!

Social Security Death Index - What It Is And How To Use It - From Kimberly Powell at Genealogy.About.com is this comprehensive examination of the Death Index and how it can be useful in your genealogical research. Lots of great links to other research help and tips.

Genealogist's Index to the WWW - Lots of terriric information for using the Internet to help you find your ancestors and assist you with your genealogical research.