Social Security Administration

Welcome to Social Security

Social Security provides financial protection for our nation’s people, supporting Americans throughout all of life’s journeys.

We administer retirement, disability, survivor, and family benefits, and enroll individuals in Medicare. We also provide Social Security Numbers, which are unique identifiers needed to work, handle financial transactions, and determine eligibility for certain government services.

Explore our mission and structure

Looking towards retirement

Social Security provides retirement income for almost every American worker. We also administer Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to some individuals 65 and older who have limited income and resources.

Social Security has provided financial protection for our nation's people for nearly 90 years. Chances are, you either receive Social Security benefits or know someone who does. With retirement, disability, and survivors benefits, Social Security is one of the most successful anti-poverty programs in our nation's history.

We are passionate about helping you by delivering financial support, providing superior customer service, and ensuring the security of your information — helping you secure today and tomorrow.

Open House

Thinking about joining our team? Please attend one of our upcoming Open Houses to find out more!

Reasons to Join Us

Discover all the benefits Social Security has to offer you.

Be Inspired Here

See how with a rewarding career at Social Security you can help secure today and tomorrow for millions.

Direct Hire Authority

How to apply with Social Security directly using a streamlined approach for certain positions.

USAJOBS

How to apply with Social Security with USAJOBS for most positions.

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