Social Security

Social Security reserves could run short by the 2030s if Congress doesn’t act, according to a report from the program’s trustees. Whom might this shortage affect, and what benefits could be cut?

In January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment.

Tierra Carter answers the 1-800 phone line for the Social Security Administration. She says the shutdown is taking a toll on her finances and peace of mind.

As of Sept. 30, you'll need a bank account to access most federal payments, like Social Security, Social Security Disability Insurance, veterans' benefits and tax refunds.

Across the country, beneficiaries are reporting long waits on the phone, backlogs in field offices and delays in getting benefits, although agency leaders insist changes are improving customer service.

WUSF wants to know about your experience seeking Social Security services online, through the 1-800 phone line or in person at a local field office.

On "The Florida Roundup," PolitiFact chief correspondent Louis "Lou" Jacobson breaks down changes to the taxation of Social Security benefits.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we talked about President Trump’s new tax and spending plan and what it means for Social Security benefits with PolitiFact’s Louis Jacobson and more.

President Donald Trump has said the policy bill fulfills a campaign promise to end older Americans' taxes on Social Security. A quirk in Senate rules prevents that, but it is still a significant accomplishment.

The plan to allow only online or in-person identity checks while simultaneously closing government offices has sparked a furor among lawmakers, advocacy groups and program recipients.

The Social Security Fairness Act was recently signed into law. The bipartisan legislation repeals a pair of decades-old provisions and increase monthly benefits for some retired public sector workers.

If your social security card has been lost or stolen, it may be easier than you think to replace it.