Tag: Claiming Social Security Benefits

Doctor vaccinating a senior woman

The first year of the pandemic, a period of great uncertainty, was even more fraught for older workers, who were at higher risk of serious illness or death if they contracted the virus. The second year brought more uncertainty. Older Americans were embracing the new vaccine as variants of the virus continued to evolve. Unemployment,…

senior woman using computer laptop inside mini van camper

Retiring baby boomers are increasing the demand for Social Security Administration (SSA) services at a time when budget constraints and retiring staff are limiting the agency’s capacity to deliver them. Online services offer a way for SSA to meet increased demand with fewer resources. However, even as SSA has shifted more personalized information and services…