Social Security’s Retire Online: It’s so Easy!

 
The Social Security Administration announced on Tuesday January 6, 2009 (Press Release) a new online retirement application.  Some of the benefits of Social Security’s new application are:
 
  • The new application can be completed in as little as 15 minutes.
  • There’s no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment.
  • In most cases, once you complete the application – you’re done - there are no paper forms to sign and usually no documentation is required.
 
Social Security has also developed a Retirement Benefit Application Portal.  On the portal site you will find information on how to use the application along with a demo of the online application. You can also estimate your Social Security benefits utilizing Social Security’s online Benefit Estimator and find important information on when to begin receiving retirement benefits and Medicare.  The site is secure and contains information on Social Security’s internet security policy. 
 
NEW -- In addition to the new portal, SSA has produced its first national webinar: Retire Online.  It’s So Easy!  You can view the webinar at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/webinars/webinar1.htm
 
To increase awareness of the new online application Social Security has launched a public relations campaign with Academy Award winning actress, Patty Duke. You can view the Patty Duke public service announcements and read a  pamphlet featuring Patty Duke at Social Security’s website: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/.   
 
NEW -- In addition to the agency’s efforts on online filing, SSA also released recently a new Social Security Statement insert for younger workers.  To read more about the insert, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/newsletter.  At this site, you can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter, the Social Security Update.
 
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