By Vonda Vantil, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Time is one of our most valuable commodities. That’s why at Social Security, we are constantly improving our online resources to make doing business with us easier and faster.
With a my Social Security account, those receiving benefits can change their address and direct deposit information; get proof of their benefits; and request replacement documents, like a Medicare card.
For those that aren’t currently getting benefits, they can check their earnings record, get estimates of future benefits, and view their Social Security Statement. In Michigan, they can even request a replacement Social Security card online. To see everything that can be done with a my Social Security account and to open an account, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.
The following actions can be done without a my Social Security account.
- Select or change the way information is received from Social Security if blind or visually impaired at socialsecurity.gov/people/blind.
- Block electronic and automated telephone access to personal information at socialsecurity.gov/blockaccess.
- Apply for extra help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs at socialsecurity.gov/extrahelp.
Be sure to share my Social Security with friends and family. By freeing up their time, they may plan on spending more of their valuable time with the people they love.
Vonda VanTil is the Public Affairs Specialist for West Michigan. You can write her c/o Social Security Administration, 3045 Knapp NE, Grand Rapids MI 49525 or via email at vonda.vantil@ssa.gov.