The advocate community and other third-party groups and organizations represent an important voice that can help the Social Security Administration (SSA) reach more people who depend on our services. Many share ideas, including ways that SSA could improve. We appreciate the meaningful partnerships we have with you.
One way we engage with our stakeholders is by emailing Dear Colleague Letters. It's an opportunity to share information, ask for your help, and invite you to join us for various meetings and forums. We created this webpage to share our Dear Colleague Letter correspondence with you.
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- 2025
- August 27, 2025Expanded my Social Security Access
- August 14, 2025SSA Celebrates 90 Years of Service to the American People
- August 11, 2025Social Security Expands Compassionate Allowances List
- July 23, 2025Social Security Gains Momentum: Meeting Customer Needs Online, on the Phone, and In-Person
- July 10, 2025Celebrating Our Recent Social Security Fairness Act Milestone and What It May Mean for You
- July 8, 2025Social Security Achieves Key Milestones in Customer Service Transformation
- June 18, 2025SSA-792 Statutory Benefit Continuation Election Statement
- May 7, 2025Financial Services Industry Leader Frank Bisignano to be the 18th Commissioner of Social Security
- April 25, 2025Stephen Evangelista Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Operations at the Social Security Administration
- April 25, 2025Social Security Administration Introduces Secure Digital Access to Social Security Numbers
- April 22, 2025Social Security Administration Reinstates National Social Security Month under the Trump Administration
- April 17, 2025Social Security Statement on President Trump’s Memorandum, “Preventing Illegal Aliens from Obtaining Social Security Act Benefits”
- April 14, 2025Social Security Administration Implements New Anti-Fraud Measures to Enhance Telephone Claim Processing
- March 27, 2025Social Security Updates Recently Announced Identity Proofing Requirements
- March 27, 2025Healthcare Providers Can Help Social Security Improve the Disability Process
- March 27, 2025Correcting the Record about Social Security Office Closings
- March 24, 2025Social Security Increases Transparency and Accountability
- March 20, 2025Social Security Resumes Treasury Offset Program Collections After COVID-19 Suspension
- March 19, 2025Social Security Strengthens Identity Proofing Requirements and Expedites Direct Deposit Changes
- March 17, 2025Social Security Provides Update about its Death Record
- March 13, 2025Social Security Announces AI Enhancements for Hearings Recordings
- March 7, 2025Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate
- March 5, 2025Social Security Pays Billions of Dollars in Retroactive Payments
- March 5, 2025Social Security Addressing Aged Records
- March 5, 2025Monthly Information Package – New Articles!
- February 28, 2025Workforce and Organization Plans
- February 28, 2025Slam the Scam Day - Protect Your Clients Against Social Security Imposter Scams
- February 27, 2025Tax Season is Here!
- February 25, 2025Expedited Retroactive Payments and Higher Monthly Benefits for Millions
- February 19, 2025Statement from Acting Commissioner Dudek
- February 18, 2025Updated: Tips and Best Practices for Appointed Representatives
- February 3, 2025Monthly Information Package – New Articles!
- January 31, 2025Visit Our Newly Redesigned Representing Claimants Webpage!
- January 30, 2025Save the Date – Slam the Scam Day 2025
- January 15, 2025Identity Theft Awareness Week – January 27-31, 2025
- January 3, 2025Monthly Information Package – New Articles!
- 2024
- December 19, 2024Expansion of Representative Call Center (RCC) Services
- December 16, 2024Simplified SSI Application Now Available Online
- December 4, 2024Monthly Information Package – New Articles!
- December 3, 2024Check Out our New Toolkits!
- December 2, 2024SSA Talks: Recognize and Report Scams
- November 25, 2024View our New and Updated Overpayment Waiver Policies!
- November 21, 2024Social Security Recognizes National Homelessness Awareness Month
- November 21, 2024An Important Update on Manner of Appearance
- November 19, 2024National Family Caregivers Month
- November 15, 2024Guidelines for Limited English Proficiency Interviewing Situations
- November 14, 2024Decommissioning of the Electronic Social Security Protective Filing (eSPF) Tool
- November 13, 2024Changes to Accessing Our In-Person Services
- November 8, 2024Honoring Veterans: Social Security Resources and Veteran Saves Week
- November 5, 2024Native American Heritage Month
- November 4, 2024Third-Party Disability Application Video Series
- October 30, 2024Continuation of Payments under Section 301
- October 28, 2024SSA Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- October 24, 2024Ensure your Application for Disability Benefits is Complete
- October 16, 2024Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment
- October 10, 2024Just Announced! Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
- October 1, 2024SSA Talks: Benefits for Children
- September 30, 2024Announcing Changes to Our Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program
- September 26, 2024Follow Commissioner O'Malley on Social Media!
- September 19, 2024National Hispanic Heritage Month
- September 5, 2024We are Improving the SSI Application Process
- August 27, 2024We are Improving the SSI Application Process
- August 14, 2024Happy 89th Anniversary, SSA!
- August 12, 2024We Have Expanded Our Compassionate Allowances Program
- August 8, 2024Just Married? Need to Change your Name?
- July 31, 2024Join Us: NDF - Removing Barriers to Accessing Services in Tribal Communities - Part 1
- July 25, 2024A Message to State Child Welfare Agencies
- July 16, 2024Updated Collateral Estoppel Guidance
- July 12, 2024Changes to Accessing Social Security's Online Services
- July 8, 2024Private and Accessible Check-In Now Available at Social Security Offices
- July 1, 2024Social Security Celebrates Disability Pride Month & ADA Anniversary
- June 26, 2024We Are Improving the Disability Adjudication Process!
- June 24, 2024Social Security Updates Occupations List Used in Disability Evaluation Process
- June 21, 2024SSA Seeks to Make Customer Experience and Workforce Improvements
- June 14, 2024World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- June 7, 2024Celebrating Pride Month and Supporting the LGBTQI+ Community
- June 4, 2024Happy 50th Anniversary, SSI!
- May 23, 2024SSA to Improve Service Delivery and Advocate for Increased Resources
- May 21, 2024Social Security Video Connect
- May 20, 2024Older Americans Month
- May 15, 2024National Foster Care Month
- May 10, 2024Special Delivery - Most Popular Baby Names of 2023!
- May 9, 2024SSA to Update the Definition of a Public Assistance Household
- May 6, 2024The 2024 Social Security Trustees Report is Out Now
- May 3, 2024Announcing Recent Agency Accomplishments and SecurityStat
- May 1, 2024Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2024
- April 29, 2024Join Us: NDF - How Artificial Intelligence May Affect the Landscape of Social Security - Part 2
- April 29, 2024Check Out our New LEP Toolkit!
- April 18, 2024SSA Talks: Commissioner O'Malley's Top Priorities
- April 17, 2024SSA to Expand SSI Rental Subsidy Policy
- April 1, 2024SSA Recognizes National Financial Capability Month
- March 29, 2024SSA Eliminates Overpayment Burden for Social Security Beneficiaries
- March 29, 2024Increase to the Representative Fee Agreement Cap
- March 27, 2024SSA to Remove Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments
- March 21, 2024Reminder: SSI Contact Information and Reporting Responsibilities
- March 20, 2024SSA Announces Four Key Updates to Address Improper Payments
- March 20, 2024Commissioner O'Malley is now on X!
- March 19, 2024Need a New or Replacement Social Security Card?
- March 19, 2024An Update to Appointed Representatives Services (ARS)
- March 11, 2024FY 2025 President's Budget for SSA
- March 7, 2024Help Us Shed Light on Overpayments
- March 6, 2024A Reminder of Best Practices for Attorney Fees Awarded by a Court
- March 5, 2024Social Security Celebrates Women's History Month
- March 4, 2024Revision of the Timeframes on the Notice for Third-Party Internet Disability Claims
- February 29, 2024Slam the Scam - Protect Your Clients Against Social Security Imposter Scams
- February 15, 2024SSA Publishes Proposed Rule for Payroll Information Exchange to Reduce Improper Payments
- February 14, 2024SSA's Equity Action Plan - Updates
- February 1, 2024Social Security Celebrates National Black History Month
- January 25, 2024Save the Date - Slam the Scam Day 2024
- January 17, 2024Tax Season - Time to Prepare!
- January 4, 2024How We Serve People Who Have Limited English Proficiency
- 2023
- December 20, 2023Martin J. O'Malley Sworn in as Commissioner of SSA
- December 18, 2023SSA Accomplishments
- December 18, 2023Social Security Celebrates a Season of Giving
- December 7, 2023Help Us Prevent Holiday Scams
- December 5, 2023Enhance Your Clients' Retirement Savings with the Saver's Credit
- November 30, 2023How Providing Race and Ethnicity Data Helps All Customers
- November 29, 2023New - Past Benefit Statements Now Available Online!
- November 28, 2023The Social Security Ticket to Work Beneficiary Satisfaction Survey
- November 21, 2023National Family Caregivers Month
- November 15, 2023Social Security Recognizes Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
- November 9, 2023Honoring Veterans and their Families
- November 1, 2023Native American Heritage Month
- October 30, 2023SSA Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month
- October 26, 2023SSA Talks: Will Social Security be there when I retire?
- October 26, 2023SSA Recognizes Blindness Awareness Month
- October 24, 2023Mobile Check-In Express is Available!
- October 20, 2023my Social Security Now Available to Clients Outside of the US
- October 16, 2023Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment
- October 12, 2023Just Announced! Social Security's 2024 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
- September 29, 2023New Mailing Address for the Appeals Council
- September 26, 2023SSA Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- September 22, 2023Social Security Expands Video Services to Tribal and Community Service Locations
- September 19, 2023Update and Clarification: Faxed Applications No Longer Being Accepted
- September 19, 2023Hispanic Heritage Month
- September 11, 2023Ways to Create a Personal my Social Security Account
- August 31, 2023An Important Notice Regarding Transition-Aged Youth
- August 22, 2023Faxed Applications No Longer Being Accepted
- August 17, 2023New - Online Form to Consent to and Authorize SSA to Disclose Certain Privacy Act Protected Records to a Third Party
- August 14, 2023We Have Expanded Our Compassionate Allowances Program
- August 9, 2023Reminder: Supplemental Security Income Reporting Responsibilities
- July 31, 2023Enhanced Representative Availability Process Enrollment
- July 28, 2023Social Security Launches New Webpage for Rural Communities
- July 26, 2023SSA Honors the 33rd Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act & Disability Pride Month
- July 25, 2023Have You Heard? States are Restarting Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program Renewals
- July 18, 2023Long COVID Resource for Social Security Disability Claims
- July 6, 2023Reminder: There is Still Time to Register for the SSA Information Session on Health Information Technology Partnerships
- June 22, 2023SSA Information Session on Health Information Technology Partnerships
- June 9, 2023World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
- June 5, 2023SSA Announces New Enhanced Representative Availability Process
- June 2, 2023Funding Opportunity for Research Through the Interventional Cooperative Agreement Program
- June 1, 2023Reminder: Best Practices When Filing Exceptions to the Appeals Council
- May 31, 2023Social Security Launches New Audio Series, SSA Talks, and News Hub
- May 25, 2023Social Security Administration Expands Outreach and Access For Supplemental Security Income
- May 24, 2023Social Security Administration Expands Outreach and Access For Supplemental Security Income
- May 12, 2023Special Delivery - Most Popular Baby Names of 2022!
- May 10, 2023National Foster Care Month
- May 1, 2023Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
- April 28, 2023Join Us: NDF - Focusing on Aspects of Childhood Disability and Childhood SSI - Part 2
- April 13, 2023Important Update to the Pending Request for Review Process
- April 5, 2023National Financial Capability Month
- April 5, 2023Join Acting Commissioner Kijakazi to Discuss Strengthening Social Security
- April 3, 2023Join Us: National Disability Forum - Focusing on Aspects of Childhood Disability and Childhood SSI
- March 31, 2023The 2023 Social Security Trustees Report is Out Now
- March 28, 2023The Tax Deadline is Approaching!
- March 20, 2023Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium
- March 17, 2023Social Security Celebrates Women's History Month
- March 9, 2023FY 2024 President's Budget for SSA
- March 6, 2023An Important Reminder Regarding Submission of Form SSA-827
- March 2, 2023Slam the Scam - Protect Your Clients Against Government Imposter Scams
- March 1, 2023America Saves Week is Here!
- February 28, 2023New - Continuing Disability Review Report Now Available in my Social Security
- February 23, 2023SSA Announces New Centralized Mail Process for Hearings Operations
- February 14, 2023SSA Welcomes a New Director for the Office of Native American Partnerships
- February 14, 2023Funding Opportunity with Retirement and Disability Research Consortium
- January 10, 2023Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends January 15 - Time to Review Coverage
- 2022
- December 6, 2022Social Security Administration Launches Redesigned Website!
- November 17, 2022We Want to Provide Timely, High Quality, and Accurate Service to Your Clients
- November 16, 2022New Start Dates for Medicare Part B Coverage Start Coming in 2023
- November 10, 2022Veterans Day 2022
- November 7, 2022American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month
- October 31, 2022Update on Increase to the Attorney Fee Cap
- October 13, 2022Just Announced! Social Security's 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
- October 7, 2022Social Security: Information and Resources in Spanish
- September 30, 2022Join Us - NDF - Homelessness: Working with Stakeholders to Improve Access to SSA Benefits
- September 27, 2022An Important Notice Regarding Transition-Aged Youth!
- September 26, 2022A New - and Faster - Way to Request a Social Security Card
- September 22, 2022There is Still Time to Register for a Discussion About Language Access
- September 15, 2022You're Invited! Join Us for a Discussion on Language Access
- September 14, 2022There is Still Time to Register for the National Disability Forum
- September 12, 2022SSA is Dedicated to Helping the People We Serve
- September 8, 2022SSA Wants to Provide Timely and Quality Service
- August 17, 2022Social Security Update - Stay Informed
- August 15, 2022An Important Update to Our Compassionate Allowances Initiative
- August 11, 2022Save the Date! Upcoming National Disability Forum on September 21, 2022
- July 22, 2022Interventional Cooperative Agreement Program (ICAP) Funding Announcement!
- June 29, 2022The Best Ways to Contact Social Security
- June 16, 2022Just Announced for PRIDE Month! New Webpage, Fact sheet and Video for Same-Sex Couples
- June 15, 2022Tips and Best Practices for Appointed Representatives
- June 14, 2022ALERT! Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Warn of Impersonation Scam Involving Credentials and Badges
- June 13, 2022You're Invited! WEAAD 2022 Webinar
- June 3, 2022Update: Presumptive Disability/Presumptive Blindness Programs Operations Manual System
- June 2, 2022The 2022 Social Security Trustees Report is Out Now
- June 1, 2022There is Still Time to Register for the National Disability Forum
- May 27, 2022Supporting the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community
- May 26, 2022Join Us - SSA's Equity Action Plan Stakeholder Engagement Meeting
- May 26, 2022Accessing Our Services - In Person, By Telephone, and Online
- May 24, 2022Join Us - NDF on Food for Thought: How Nutrition & Fitness Impact Disability Across the Lifespan
- May 20, 2022Your Input Is Needed: Food for Thought: How Nutrition & Fitness Impact Disability Across Lifespan
- May 12, 2022Increase to the Attorney Fee Cap
- May 6, 2022Special Delivery - Most Popular Baby Names of 2021!
- May 2, 2022Celebrating a Decade: My Social Security 10th Anniversary
- April 29, 2022A Reminder about the Social Security Representative Payee Program
- April 28, 2022New Fact Sheet on SSI and Other Benefits
- April 27, 2022Upcoming National Disability Forum on June 08, 2022
- April 26, 2022Providing Greater Access to Our Services
- April 21, 2022SSI Recipients are Eligible for Discounted Internet Service
- April 14, 2022Tribal Community Partner Letter Reentry Protective Filing eServices
- April 8, 2022Equitable Relief - Medicare Enrollment/Disenrollment
- April 4, 2022Social Security to Resume In-Person Services
- March 11, 2022Social Security to Resume In-Person Services
- March 3, 2022Slam the Scam - Protect Your Clients Against Social Security Imposter Scams
- February 18, 2022America Saves Week! A Great Time to Review Your Financial Wellness!
- February 11, 2022An Important Change in the Office of Disability Operations
- February 10, 2022There is Still Time to Register for the National Disability Forum
- February 9, 2022my Social Security - Securely Sign Up Today!
- February 8, 2022You Are Invited to Participate in Our Survey on Online Video Hearings
- February 3, 2022Join Us-NDF on Equitable Access to SSA Disability Programs for LGBTQIA+ Communities
- February 1, 2022Your Input Is Needed: Equitable Access to SSA Disability Programs for LGBTQIA+ Communities
- January 24, 2022Your Input Is Needed: Equitable Access to SSA Disability Programs for LGBTQIA+ Communities
- January 13, 2022Upcoming National Disability Forum on February 17, 2022
- 2021
- December 28, 2021How to Get Help from Social Security
- November 23, 2021Reminder: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7 - Time to Review Coverage
- November 17, 2021Guard Your Card - Protect What's Important to You and Your Clients
- November 10, 2021Veterans Day 2021
- November 10, 2021An Important Update to the Goldberg Kelly Payment Continuation Period
- October 29, 2021Online Forms for Appointed Representatives
- October 28, 2021Message from The Social Security Administration—You Can Help People Who Face Barriers To Service
- October 19, 2021Social Security Disability and Veterans Affairs Disability — How Do They Compare?
- October 15, 2021Social Security: Information and Resources in Spanish
- October 13, 2021Just Announced! Social Security's 2022 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)
- October 6, 2021New Social Security Statement Makes Retirement Planning Easier
- October 4, 2021Update - Additional Social Security Forms Available for Online Submission