Alerts
Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Social Security
Links to updates provided by the Social Security Administration and other agencies about economic impact payments, SSA operations, representative payees, contacting an office, scam awareness, and other important information.
Learn MoreProtect Yourself from Scams and Fraud
Follow the “learn more” link for a list of resources to help you identify, avoid, and report Social Security-related scams and fraudulent activity through phone calls, email and regular mail. Links to other similar scams and other government agencies are included.
Learn MoreAnnouncements
SSAB Announces the Appointment of Amy Shuart
Amy Shuart has been appointed by the House to the Social Security Advisory Board for a six-year term.
DetailsNew SSAB Report on Using Evidence to Improve Service Equity in Social Security Programs
In a new paper, the Board encourages SSA to improve service delivery by evaluating the quality and accessibility of its services across an array of socioeconomic, regional, and other population characteristics.
DetailsSSAB to Host Briefing on Social Security Marriage Penalties
On Friday, July 29, at 11 am ET, a Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities working group will provide a policy briefing on marriage penalties in SSA programs.
DetailsInformation Technology Systems Expert Panel
The Social Security Advisory Board has appointed an independent, expert panel to review Social Security’s efforts to modernize its information technology (IT), which is essential to delivering effective service to the public. The Information Technology Systems Expert Panel (“Panel”) will utilize their expertise and experience to examine progress and key initiatives of the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) IT Modernization Plan, including how systems processes are developed, modified and used by SSA.