Social Security

New Mobile Site for Smart Phone Users

Posted: May 6, 2013

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today announced the agency is offering a new mobile optimized website, specifically aimed at smartphone users across the country. People visiting the agency’s website, www.socialsecurity.gov via smartphone (Android, Blackberry, iPhone, and Windows devices) will be redirected to the agency’s new mobile-friendly site. Once there, visitors can access a mobile version of Social Security’s Frequently Asked Questions, an interactive Social Security number (SSN) decision tree to help people identify documents needed for a new/replacement SSN card, and mobile publications which they can listen to in both English and Spanish right on their phone.

“We are committed to meeting the changing needs of the American people and the launch of our new mobile site helps reinforce our online presence and adaptability to advances in technology,” Acting Commissioner Colvin said. “I encourage all smartphone users looking for Social Security information to take advantage of our new mobile site.”

In addition, visitors to the new mobile site can learn how to create a personal my Social Security account to get an online Social Security Statement, learn more about Social Security’s award-winning online services, and connect with Social Security on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Pinterest. For people unable to complete their Social Security business online or over the telephone, the agency also unveiled a new mobile field office locator. The new mobile office locator has the capability to provide turn-by-turn directions to the nearest Social Security office based on information entered by the person.

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You Still Have Time to Comment on Our Agency Strategic Plan

Posted: April 30 2013

The Government Performance and Results Act requires federal agencies to develop and publish a new strategic plan at the beginning of each presidential term.

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, is leading the effort to deliver an Agency Strategic Plan outlining our goals and objectives for the next five years. The plan reaffirms our unwavering commitment to the public we serve.

"I believe our best plan will come from our collective thinking and imagination," said Colvin. "I look forward to hearing your ideas on how Social Security should look, operate, and serve the American public for the next five years and beyond."

We'd like to hear your thoughts. Let us know what our new plan should include; join the conversation at www.ssa-asp.ideascale.com.

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Wanted: Good Representative Payees

Posted: April 25, 2013

We are looking for responsible and caring people willing to help some of our most vulnerable clients. Watch our video ,"Social Security Needs Your Help to Find Good Representative Payees," to learn how you or someone you know might help us fill a critical shortage of qualified payees.

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Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program Webinar – "Your Path to Financial Independence"

Posted: April 22, 2013

If you are an SSDI or SSI beneficiary, age 18 through 64, this two-part webinar series is for you! Join us for the second in our two-part webinar series, “Ticket to Work: Support for People with Disabilities on the Journey to Financial Independence,” on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET.  Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

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Share your ideas for updating our Agency Strategic Plan!

Posted: April 11 2013

At the beginning of each presidential term, federal agencies must develop and publish their Agency Strategic Plans, outlining their goals and objectives for the next five years.  We are looking for suggestions for innovative and efficient ways to accomplish our core mission in this environment of strained budgets and increasing service demands.

We will continue our focus on commitments regarding our disability program, customer service, public trust, infrastructure and workforce.  But we want to strengthen these areas for a more forward-looking emphasis, and would appreciate your thoughts. Please take a few moments to share your suggestions, read what others have written, and vote for your favorite ideas in the online forum we have created for this discussion.

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Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program Webinar – "Your Path to Financial Independence"

Posted: April 8, 2013

If you are an SSDI or SSI beneficiary, age 18 through 64, this two-part webinar series is for you! Join us for the first in our two-part webinar series, “Ticket to Work: Support for People with Disabilities on the Journey to Financial Independence,” on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. ET.  Register online or call 1-866-968-7842 (V) or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY). The second part will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, from 3:00 – 4:00 ET.

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