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3 SOCIAL SECURITY: JUNE 2017 In 2017, nearly 62 million Americans will receive approximately $955 billion in Social Security benefits million Dependents $2.6 billion 6 million Survivors $6.8 billion 8.8 million Disabled Workers $10.3 billion $1,172 average monthly benefit 42 million Retired Workers $57 billion $1,369 average monthly benefit Retired Workers Disabled Workers Survivors Dependents

4 SOCIAL SECURITY: MAJOR SOURCE OF INCOME Nearly nine out of ten individuals age 65 and older receive Social Security benefits. Social Security benefits represent about 33% of the income of the elderly. Among elderly Social Security beneficiaries, 50% of married couples and 71% of unmarried persons receive 50% or more of their income from Social Security. Among elderly Social Security beneficiaries, 23% of married couples and about 43% of unmarried persons rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income.

5 SOCIAL SECURITY: NY DECEMBER 2016 Disability: 502K Disabled Workers 7K Spouses 98K Children $644 million Survivors: 219K Widow(er)s/Parents 97K Children $374 million Retirement 2.4 Million Retired Workers 141K Spouses 44K Children $3.6 billion Retired Survivors Disabled

6 SSI IN NY: DECEMBER K Aged (65+) $293 million 526K Blind and Disabled $66 million Aged Blind and Disabled

9 RETIREMENT ESTIMATOR Gives estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record You can use the Retirement Estimator if: You have enough Social Security credits at this time to qualify for benefits and You are not: Currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Waiting for a decision about your application for benefits or Medicare; Age 62 or older and receiving benefits on another Social Security record; or Eligible for a Pension Based on Work Not Covered By Social Security.

10 my Social Security socialsecurity.gov/myaccount

11 OPEN A my Social Security ACCOUNT 1 Visit socialsecurity.gov/myaccount 2 3 Select: Sign In or Create an Account. Provide some personal information to verify your identity. 4 Choose a username and password, then select how you would like to receive a one-time security code to create your account. No matter what type of device you use, the my Social Security portal will automatically re-adjust to fit the appropriate screen size, providing you full, easy-to-use access to your personal account!

12 my Social Security SERVICES If you do not receive benefits, you can: Request a replacement Social Security card if you meet certain requirements; Check the status of your application or appeal; Get a benefit verification letter as proof that you are not getting benefits; Get your Social Security Statement to review: o Estimates of your future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits; o Your earnings once a year to verify the amounts that we posted are correct; and o The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you ve paid. If you receive benefits or have Medicare, you can: Request a replacement Social Security card if you meet certain requirements; Get a benefit verification letter as proof that you are getting benefits; Check your benefit and payment information and your earnings record; Change your address and phone number; Start or change direct deposit of your benefit payment; Request a replacement Medicare card; and Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season.

13 ENHANCED SECURITY: my Social Security We recently added a second method to check the identification of account holders when you register or sign in. This is in addition to the first layer of security, your username and password. You will be able to choose either your cell phone or your address as your second identification method. Each time you sign in to your account, you will complete two steps: Step 1: Enter your username and password. Step 2: Enter the security code we send by text message or , depending on your choice (cell phone provider text message and data rates may apply). If a user does not have a text-enabled cell phone, or does not wish to provide their cell phone number, they will need to use their address as a second identification method instead.

14 QUALIFY FOR RETIREMENT? By earning credits when you work and pay Social Security taxes You need 40 credits (10 years of work) and you must be 62 or older In 2017, each $1,300 in earnings gives you one credit (2018: $1,320) You can earn a maximum of 4 credits per year Note: To earn 4 credits in 2017, you must earn at least $5, In 2018, you must earn at least $5,280.

FULL RETIREMENT AGE Note: If you delay your retirement benefits until after full retirement age, you also may be eligible for delayed retirement credits that would increase your monthly benefit.

15 FULL RETIREMENT AGE Note: If you delay your retirement benefits until after full retirement age, you also may be eligible for delayed retirement credits that would increase your monthly benefit. If you decide to delay your retirement, be sure to sign up for Medicare at age 65. In some circumstances, medical insurance costs more if you delay applying for it.

16 ORKING WHILE RECEIVE BENEFITS If you are You can make up to Under Full Retirement Age $16,920/yr $17,040/yr The Year Full Retirement Age is Reached Month of Full Retirement Age and Above $44,880/yr $45,360/yr before month of full retirement age No Limit If you earn more, some benefits will be withheld $1 for every $2 $1 for every $3 No Limit Note: If some of your retirement benefits are withheld because of your earnings, your benefits will be increased starting at your full retirement age to take into account those months in which benefits were withheld.

17 APPLYING FOR BENEFITS 3 options available to apply: Online Phone 1 (800) or TTY 1 (800) In Social Security Office Choose the most convenient option for you! Note: Child and survivor claims can only be done by phone or in a field office (not online) at this time.

18 SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME Program Based on Need Age 65 and Older, or Blind or Disabled, Regardless of Age Limited Income Limited Resources Medicaid (State Buy-in) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

19 EXTRA HELP Program Based on Need Medicare Help with premiums, co-payments and out-of-pocket expenses associated with Medicare prescription drug plan Limited Income - $18,090 for an individual or $24,360 for a married couple living together Limited Resources - $13,820 for an individual or $27,600 for a married couple living together Apply at

Administration-Office of Supply & Warehouse Management Attn:

Ball Building, 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21235

20 PUBLICATIONS Order Publications Directly Social Security Administration-Office of Supply & Warehouse Management Attn: Requisition & Quality Control Team 2508 Robert M. Ball Building, 6401 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD Phone: (410) Fax: (410) Include: Publication Name and Number Inventory Control Number (ICN) Quantity (most issued in packages of 100) Your contact information Address for shipment

21 RESOURCES Social Security Online my Social Security Phone: 1 (800) TTY: 1 (800) Public Affairs Specialists: Brooklyn, Queens & Long Island Shauntel Greene shauntel.greene@ssa.gov Nilsa Henriquez nilsa.henriquez@ssa.gov Bronx Bernie Rosen bernard.rosen@ssa.gov Northern Manhattan Shirley Saxton shirley.saxton@ssa.gov Midtown and Southern Manhattan and Staten Island Debbie Figueroa debbie.figueroa@ssa.gov Northern New York State Elizabeth Pivonka elizabeth.pivonka@ssa.gov Ben Stump ben.stump@ssa.gov Regional Office Everett Lo everett.lo@ssa.gov

Social Security: With You Through Life s Journey. Produced at U.S. taxpayer expense

Social Security: With You Through Life s Journey Produced at U.S. taxpayer expense We re with you from Day 1. We re with you when you start work. We re with you for your wedding. We re With You If The