A good social security website. This is the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. This website offers useful information if you want to apply for retirement, disability or survivor benefits. Here is where you can also get assistance with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare Benefits. You can replace your lost, stolen, or damaged Medicare card. You can also find out more information about Medicare and your prescriptions.

You can check the status of an application. All you need is your social security number and your confirmation number. Your file will be pulled up in minutes.

For your convenience, you can receive updates by email. Clicking on the link will allow you to subscribe to updates for any particular page. If you click on the link from the Subscribe to E-mail Updates page, you will be provided with a list of the available subscription pages. E-mail updates are a free service from socialsecurity.gov. Your e-mail address will only be used to register you for e-mail notifications and to allow you to access your account.

The contact area is thorough. You can submit a query online, by phone, by mail or in person. You can choose from a list of frequently asked questions, or you can ask your own. This website attracts an older slightly female audience.