Month: March 2021

Celebratory Month

Phenomenal Women and their Contributions in History

By Liseia Parisian, Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Did you know that March is Women’s History Month? According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Women’s History Month became Federally recognized in 1987 to help bring awareness to the many women who have accomplished great things for the world. Women today can accomplish virtually anything, let us not forget the women in the past who laid the groundwork … Continue reading Phenomenal Women and their Contributions in History

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What are Social Security Representative Payees?

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Millions of people get monthly Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income payments.  Some need help managing their money.  When we receive information that indicates you need help, we’ll assign a representative payee to manage your benefits for you.  We try to select someone who knows you and wants to help you.  A representative payee receives … Continue reading What are Social Security Representative Payees?

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Press Release: Statement about Service from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security

Statement about Service from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security “I want to update you about how things are going at the Social Security Administration. About a year ago, I took the unprecedented step to close our offices to the public.  I did this to keep our employees and you—the public we serve—safe.  As we enter year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines and other … Continue reading Press Release: Statement about Service from Andrew Saul, Commissioner of Social Security

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Social Security and Women’s History Month

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month.  Social Security has served a vital role in the lives of women for more than 80 years.  Women have longer life expectancies than men, which means they live more years in retirement and have a greater chance of exhausting other sources of income.  It’s important for women to plan … Continue reading Social Security and Women’s History Month

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