SSA now offers online enrollment for beneficiaries

To deal with the influx of baby boomer applicants,the Social Security Administration has moved the enrollment process to itswebsite, where retirees can sign up for Social Security payments andMedicare.  “There’s no need to drive to a local Social Securityoffice or wait for an appointment with a Social Securityrepresentative. Once the online application is completed, that’s it,”said Astrue. “There are no other paper forms to sign and usually noadditional documentation required. If we need more information, we willcall you.  Over 25,000 people have already used the applicationsince the website’s soft launch in late December. While the new SocialSecurity spokeswoman, iconic baby boomer actress Patty Duke, has notfiled yet, she says she is looking forward to the benefits.  “I’mfrom the generation where we’re very proud to say we paid into that allthese years. Well, it’s nice to know that there really is somethingthere for us and solvent until 2041,” said Duke.  People can also still register in the offices.  For the 15-minute online registration, visit www.socialsecurity.gov.

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