By Kathy Petersen Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Rapid City There’s a safety net out there for those who might otherwise slip through the cracks. It’s called Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Administered by Social Security, SSI makes payments to people with limited income and few resources who are age 65 or older, blind, or [...]

Question: What should I do if an employee gives me a Social Security number but cannot produce the card? Answer: Seeing the card is not as important as putting the correct information on the worker’s Form W-2. You can verify employee Social Security numbers by using the Social Security Number Verification Service. Just go to [...]

By Kathy Petersen Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Rapid City In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. On average, women live longer, so they will have more time to enjoy their retirement years. It [...]

By Kathy Petersen Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Rapid City If the dog days of summer have you turning up the air conditioning or fan, here’s a hot tip to keep cool. When the time comes to apply for your Medicare benefits, don’t worry about trudging into the heat and making your way in [...]

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