Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration is the U.S. federal agency that administers Social Security programs, including retirement benefits, disability insurance (SSDI), survivors benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as well as issuing and maintaining Social Security numbers and records. The agency provides online and in-person services through My Social Security accounts, field offices, an office locator, forms and publications, and customer support channels, and the Social Security Administration emphasizes benefits management, claims processing, fraud prevention, and public outreach to ensure eligible individuals receive accurate and timely benefits.