By Hillary Hatch, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Are you looking for a secure, convenient way to plan for your retirement or manage your Social Security information?
Go Digital! Create your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount!
With your personal account, you can easily check your earnings record, estimate your future benefits, and access a wide range of self-service options online, at any time.
Benefits of Creating a free and secure my Social Security Account:
- Access Your Information Anytime:View your Social Security Statement, check your earnings history, and get personalized estimates of your future benefits.
- Manage Your Benefits Online:Apply for benefits, request replacement Social Security or Medicare cards, and get instant proof of income or benefit verification letters.
- Stay Informed and Secure:Update your contact information and manage your direct deposit from the comfort of your preferred location.
- Save Time:No need to visit an office or wait on the phone as most services are available instantly online.
What Can You Do with a Personal my Social Security Account?
If you don’t currently receive benefits:
- Request a replacement Social Security card (if eligible).
- View your Social Security Statement and future benefit estimates.
- Compare different dates or ages to begin receiving benefits.
- Review your earnings history.
- Check the status of your application for benefits.
- Get instant proof you do not receive Social Security, Medicare, or SSI
If you receive benefits:
- Request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card (if eligible).
- Get instant benefit verification or proof of income letters.
- Start or change your direct deposit.
- Update your address and telephone number.
- Check your benefit amount and information.
- Get an instant Social Security 1099 form (SSA-1099) or SSA-1042S.
- Report your wages if you work and receive disability benefits or SSI.
Ready to get started?
Visit our website to create your free my Social Security account today at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. If you already have an account, sign in to explore our features and services.
Encourage your friends and family to go digital and sign up for their personal my Social Security account. Discover all you can do online: securely, conveniently, and at your fingertips!
Hillary Hatch 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 hillary.hatch@ssa.gov