Dear Toni: I had no problem opening a My Social Security account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. But filling out the application for Medicare was another story. I had a problem ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is changing how you apply for new benefits and update your direct deposit information. After some pushback, the timeline for implementing the changes has been ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. USA TODAY Shopping: Shop sales ...

Trump warned at the press conference that if an agreement is not reached with the Democrats, programs like Social Security, ...

While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being cut or ended, people dealing with the programs could encounter some problems.

I had no problem opening the “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. When it came to filling out the application for Medicare that was another story. I had a ...

A person receiving Social Security benefits is automatically enrolled in Medicare and cannot opt out. However, they can deduct their Medicare premiums from their benefits. Social Security and Medicare ...

Social Security Public Affairs continues to make it easier for the public to access programs and benefits. The website, ...