Even before they start receiving Social Security checks, millions of Americans rely on the Social Security Administration for information on when to claim retirement benefits and for help if their Social Security number has been compromised.

This week, the House of Representatives passed several bills aimed at improving the agency's services, not only for prospective retirees, but also for identity theft victims — and children whose cards are lost or stolen. More than 300 million Americans have Social Security numbers.

Now it is up to the Senate to consider those proposed changes.

Here's what the bills would do if they become law.

New terms for Social Security claiming ages

Eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits starts at age 62.

For most individuals, it pays to wa

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