Why it’s important to report changes in SS benefits
By Hillary Hatch Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you receive Social Security, you can help to make sure we pay you the right benefit each month. You can do that by telling us about relationship or other life changes that could affect your eligibility for retirement, survivors, or disability benefits — or the benefit amount. You and your family may miss out on additional payments you may be due if you don’t report changes to us in a timely manner. Or you may be overpaid benefits and have to pay us back. What you need to tell us To make sure you are paid ...
