Planning for retirement, learning about Medicare, understanding disability benefits, and protecting yourself from scams can feel overwhelming. The Social Security Administration offers a variety of free educational webinars designed to help individuals make informed decisions and better understand their benefits.

Upcoming sessions include:

Social Security 101: Understanding Retirement, Survivor, and Medicare Benefits

This webinar provides an overview of Social Security retirement benefits, survivor benefits, and Medicare eligibility. It is designed for the general public and is especially helpful for employees approaching retirement.

Upcoming sessions:

• Tuesday, July 21, 2026 12:00pm – 1:15pm CT
• Friday, August 28, 2026 12:00pm – 1:15pm CT
• Monday, September 14, 2026 12:00pm – 1:15pm CT
• Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 4:00pm – 5:15pm CT *late afternoon session
• Friday, November 6, 2026 09:00am – 10:15am CT *morning session
• Thursday, December 10, 2026, from 12:00pm – 1:15pm CT

Working While Disabled: How Social Security Can Help

For individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), this webinar explains available work incentives, reporting requirements, and how to upload pay information through a personal my Social Security account.

Upcoming sessions:

• Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 10:00am – 11:30pm CT
• Tuesday, December 15, 2026 from 1:00pm – 2:30pm CT

Understanding Disability Benefits: Social Security and SSI

This webinar focuses on disability programs and eligibility requirements, including the medical determination process and resources that support successful applications.

Upcoming sessions:

• Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm CT
• Wednesday, December 2, 2026 from 10:00am – 12:00pm CT

Scam Awareness and Fraud Prevention

Protect yourself and your loved ones from identity theft and fraud. Participants will learn how to recognize common scams, identify signs of financial exploitation, and understand what steps to take if they believe they have been targeted.

Upcoming sessions:

• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 12:00pm-1:00pm CT
• Tuesday, December 8, 2026, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CT

Why Attend?

These webinars are free, convenient, and provide information directly from the Social Security Administration. Whether you are preparing for retirement, assisting a family member, receiving disability benefits, or simply wanting to stay informed, these sessions can help answer common questions and provide valuable resources.