How Social Security Number Works. ... For example, an SSN issued in New York began with the area number 001-003, while one issued in California started with 545-573. At present, ...

I visited 3 NYC Social Security offices and called the 1-800 number to see what it's like to seek customer service after Trump's cuts to the agency.

Poughkeepsie is reopening a Social Security office in town after a temporary closure in January and months of confusion.

Your Social Security card is going digital — if you want it to. The Social Security Administration announced the "modernized, secure and accessible alternative" in April as a "simple solution ...

For many Americans, a Social Security number is the first form of identification they receive, mailed as a paper card a few weeks after birth. Now, the Social Security Administration is looking to ...