How to Get a Social Security Award Letter. The first step involves applying for Social Security benefits. You may be able to fill out an application online, ...

More than 74 million U.S. residents in May received Social Security, Supplemental Security Income or both, according to federal data. The new deduction for seniors gradually decreases for income ...

The Social Security Administration is telling people that federal income taxes on most recipients’ benefits will be eliminated under a recently passed tax and spending bill. But while more ...

A Social Security award letter is the document that is used to notify you that your application for Social Security benefits has been approved and you will receive payments.

The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly ...

A Social Security Administration (SSA) award letter confirms that you have been approved for benefits. Unsurprisingly, these letters are sometimes also referred to as benefit letters. These are ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to ...