Security and Your Social Security Card
If you have been in an abusive relationship and are concerned that your abuser might try to use your social security number to locate you, changing your social security number might be an appropriate step to take. You should consult with the advocate at your domestic violence shelter or with an attorney before making this decision, but this document provides information that may help you. Available in Word and in PDF format. If you choose PDF, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST)
(Separate Website)
The Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) helps you find out if you could be eligible for benefits for any of the programs Social Security administers. BEST is not an application for benefits. It will not give you an estimate of benefit amounts. It does not know, or ask for, your name or Social Security number.
By: U.S. Social Security Administration
Social Security Survivors Benefits
(Separate Website)
The loss of the family wage earner can be devastating to the survivors. This is an explanation of the benefits Social Security can provide for the family. This booklet from the Social Security Administration website provides a general overview of survivors benefits. It is not intended to cover all provisions of the law. For specific information about your case, contact Social Security.
By: Social Security Administration
What You Need To Know When You Get Disability Benefits
(Separate Website)
You should, now that you’re receiving Social Security disability benefits. You might think that, because the disability application process is over and your benefits are about to start, you no longer have to worry about Social Security.
By: Social Security Administration
What You Need To Know When You Get SSI Benefits
(Separate Website)
This booklet, from the Social Security Administration web site is for people who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The first part tells about your benefits and what you can expect from Social Security. The second part tells what changes you must report. The third part tells you how you can call Social Security toll free to conduct your Social Security business. The fourth part tells how and when to report changes. The fifth part explains some special rules for people who get SSI disability. The sixth part of the booklet explains other things all SSI recipients should know, and the last part provides additional information about SSI eligibility.
By: Social Security Administration
Disability Programs (Social Security Online)
(Separate Website)
This web site describes the different disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration, including information about how to apply for benefits, how to manage the benefits you are receiving now, and the different forms of health insurance that are available.
By: Social Security Administration
Information on "Return to Work" Programs for SSI or SSDI Recipients Do you get SSI or SSDI? Do you want to work but are afraid of losing your benefits? Learn about two new programs in Alaska that help people return to work.
By: Disability Law Center of Alaska
What To Do If Your Claim For Disability Has Been Denied
Information about what to do if you have been denied disability and want to appeal.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Common Questions about Social Security Overpayments
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Social Security Administration: Answers To Your Questions
(Separate Website)
This website has answers to frequently asked questions about Social Security cards, retirement benefits, and other information about Social Security.
By: Social Security Administration
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