The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a U.S. government agency that administers Social Security, a program providing financial support to eligible individuals. Some of these benefits include Retirement Benefits, Disability Benefits (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Survivor Benefits.
As a retiree, mom received monthly Social Security Retirement Benefits that were directly deposited into her account.
Below is information that I researched while getting acclimated with mom's financial life.