
How You Can Replace Your Social Security Card - AARP
2024年12月10日 · To change the name on your Social Security card, you will need to provide proof of your new name — for example, a marriage certificate, adoption papers or a court order granting the change — and proof of identity and citizenship.
Do You Have to Be a Citizen to Get a Social Security Card? - AARP
2020年2月24日 · In most cases, the first step toward getting a card is filling out an SS-5 application form, which you can download from the Social Security website or get from any Social Security office. For office visits, Social Security recommends calling in advance and scheduling an appointment to avoid long waits.
Key Moments in the History of Social Security - AARP
2024年8月12日 · April 20, 1983: President Ronald Reagan signed into law sweeping changes to Social Security, based on recommendations of the National Commission on Social Security Reform (also known as the Greenspan Commission) aimed at shoring up the program’s shaky financial footing.
What Is a Medicare Flex Card, and How Do You Get One? - AARP
2023年3月16日 · Like prepaid debit cards, flex cards are loaded with a predetermined amount to cover expenses within a specified time. But they also come with rules on what the money can be used for. You may be able to use your flex card for OTC medications at certain pharmacies, for eyeglasses and contact lenses at select optical centers, or for copays with ...
Can non-U.S. citizens receive Social Security benefits? - AARP
2018年10月10日 · If you are in the U.S. legally and meet certain criteria, you can collect benefits. Find out if you qualify.
How You Can Spot a Medicare Flex Card Scam - AARP
2024年8月7日 · Medicare Advantage flex cards have specific requirements for use and qualification. Healthy food allowance and some other benefits may only be available for people with chronic conditions, says Tatiana Fassieux, training and education specialist for California Health Advocates and the state’s Senior Medicare Patrol.
3 Prescription Drug Changes Coming to Medicare in 2025 - AARP
2024年12月13日 · "AARP members from across the political spectrum overwhelmingly call lowering prescription drug costs a top concern and this new out-of-pocket spending cap will provide critical savings, allowing people to redirect money toward their families, broader health needs, or financial stability," Nancy LeaMond, AARP executive vice president and chief advocacy and engagement officer, said in a statement.
How To Report A Death To Social Security - AARP
2018年10月10日 · Benefits end in the month of the beneficiary’s death, regardless of the date, because under Social Security regulations a person must live an entire month to qualify for benefits.
How to Tell If Calls From Social Security Are Scams - AARP
2025年1月16日 · An impersonator tells you that your Social Security number will be suspended and that your benefits will end unless you immediately pay a fee. They’ll demand payment in gift cards, a wire transfer, cryptocurrency or through a payment app. It’s a fake dilemma; the real SSA wouldn’t threaten you or suspend your Social Security number.
How Are Social Security Numbers Assigned? - AARP
2020年1月31日 · Today those nine digits are generated by computer. Before the 2011 switch: The first three digits were called the “area number” and represented the state where a person lived when the SSN was issued.