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  • Guard your card: Protect what's important to you

    Nikki Tabor, Social Security District Manager in Litchfield, IL|Mar 23, 2022

    We encourage you not to carry your Social Security card with you every day. The best way to “Guard Your Card” is to keep it in a safe place and share it only when required. In fact, in most cases, just knowing the Social Security number should be enough. In 49 states and the District of Columbia, a Social Security card isn’t required to request a Real ID. Only Pennsylvania requires it. Please be careful about sharing your number when asked for it. You should always ask why your number is needed, how it will be used, and what will happen if yo...

  • You and your family may be eligible for increased benefits

    Nikki Tabor, Social Security District Manager in Litchfield, IL|Mar 16, 2022

    We know your circumstances may change after you apply – or become eligible – for benefits. If you, or a family member, receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), certain life changes could increase your benefit amount. As part of our Potential Entitlement initiative, we want to help you identify where you might qualify for a higher benefit. For example, you may be entitled to higher benefits based on your own earnings record or someone else’s record. Some of the life changes that could possibly increase your benefits inclu...