Timeline of Key Events in the History of Social Security - AARP
Jun 19, 2025 · A timeline of Social Security history shows key events that changed benefits paid to retired and disabled American workers, dependents and survivors.
What is the Windfall Provision for Social Security? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) says it adjusted monthly payment amounts for WEP-affected beneficiaries in February 2025 and completed sending retroactive …
Biggest Social Security Changes for 2025 - AARP
Aug 18, 2025 · The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental …
Can You Collect Social Security and a Pension at the Same Time?
Oct 10, 2018 · Nothing precludes you from getting both a pension and Social Security payment, and a recent federal law ensures the pension won’t change your benefit.
Can You Collect A Government Pension and Spousal Benefits?
Oct 10, 2018 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) says affected beneficiaries began receiving adjusted monthly amounts in April 2025 and that lump-sum retroactive payments for …
AARP Volunteers Want Congress to Act on Social Security
Sep 21, 2023 · Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. John Larson lay out proposals to shore up Social Security, including a new investment fund and the Social Security 2100 Act.
AARP Launches Social Security 90th Anniversary Countdown
May 14, 2025 · A nine-decade legacy Social Security was born on Aug. 14, 1935, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act, establishing a national social insurance …
Learn the History of Medicare as It Turns 58 - AARP
Aug 2, 2023 · When did Medicare start and who signed it into law? On the 58th anniversary of the landmark legislation, learn about the history of Medicare.
How Do Social Security and Medicare Work Together? - AARP
Nov 18, 2025 · The Social Security Administration handles a lot of the paperwork for Medicare, but not all. Here's where to head if you need the following services. Note that wait times on …
Can New Social Security Wording Lead to Bigger Checks? - AARP
Dec 2, 2025 · The Claiming Age Clarity Act would change how SSA labels retirement age, which could help people understand when to claim Social Security benefits.