Social Security

Five of the best sites about Social Security. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestion at the bottom of this page. (Related searches: Birth Certificate, Baby Names, U.S. Veterans)

1. Social Security Online - The official Web site of the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) is chock full of information and online services. Learn about benefits for people with disabilities, retirees, survivors. Learn about Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Apply for benefits, check the status of your application, request a Social Security card and/or Social Security number, estimate your retirement benefits, and more. Read about the SSA’s budget, history, and job opportunities. (www.ssa.gov)

2. Social Security on AARP.org - The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) provides information and statistics on Social Security issues that concern retired people.  (www.aarp.org)

3. Social Security Death Index - The SSDI database contains deaths reported to the Social Security Administration since 1962. Search over 83 million records by name or Social Security number (SSN). (ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com)

4. Social Security Attorneys at Lawyers.com - Find an attorney in your area that specializes in Social Security law, including disability claims. (lawyers.com)

5. CATO Institute’s Social Security Choice Project - Articles, news, and op-eds about this project whose aim is “to formulate a viable blueprint allowing individuals the opportunity of owning their own retirement account.” Read about CATO’s plan for changes to Social Security and get involved if you are like-minded. (www.socialsecurity.org)