Other Topics

Fraud

1. What should I do if I get a call claiming there's a problem with my Social Security number or account?
2. What should I do if I think someone is using my Social Security number?
3. How do I report fraud in the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare programs?
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Representative Payees

1. What is Advance Designation?
2. How can I report my wages online if I am receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
3. How do I become a representative payee for someone receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits?
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Appointed Representatives

1. How can a representative help me with my Social Security claim?

Noncitizens

1. Can noncitizens receive Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security (SSI)?

Death Records

1. Can you provide a copy of a deceased person’s Social Security number application for genealogical research?
2. Where can I get a copy of the Death Master File?
3. What should I do if I am incorrectly listed as deceased in Social Security’s records?

Prisoners

1. Can prisoners get Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments?
2. If I am arrested while on parole or probation, will my benefits stop?
3. Can I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) before my planned released from a prison or other institution?

General Questions

1. How can I get help from Social Security?
2. How do I correct my earnings record?
3. How can I get help to buy food?
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Taxes

1. Must I pay taxes on Social Security benefits?
2. How can I get a copy of my wage and tax statements (Form W-2)?
3. What is the current maximum amount of taxable earnings for Social Security?
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Credits

1. How do I correct my earnings record?
2. Can I apply work overseas to my U.S. Social Security record?
3. Can I contribute money to Social Security to earn extra credits?
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Funding

1. What are the Social Security Trust Funds?