Social Security Announces Expanded Spanish Language Online Services

The SSA has announced improvements to their Spanish-language website, http://www.segurosocial.gov ; they have also expanded online services available in Spanish; including the ability to apply online for retirement and Medicare benefits, completely in Spanish. This is an important step toward making Social Security's online services and information more easily accessible to the 35 million Americans who may prefer to conduct business in Spanish. Visitors to the wesite can also access a wealth of information and publications written in Spanish, and get an instant, personalized estimate of future Social Security benefits using theRetirement Estimator.