Access Your New Social Security Statement Online
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 2, 2023
We have exciting news to share: we’ve redesigned your Social Security Statement (Statement) to make it easier to find the information you need.
Who gets a Statement?
A Statement is available to any adult worker who does not receive benefits. Your unique Statement gives estimates of future Social Security benefits that you and your family may receive each month along with a basic overview of the Social Security program. It also provides a record of your earnings history and other valuable information. Your future benefits are based on your earnings record, so it’s important to tell us when you see an error, so you can get it corrected and ensure you get all the benefits you earned. Your Statement explains how to report an error.
What’s New in the Statement?
The redesigned Statement is streamlined and written in plain language to make it easy to read, use, and understand. We’ve divided the information into sections, like different types of benefits, so you can easily find what you need. The new Statement provides a bar chart with your personalized retirement benefit estimates for up to nine different ages, depending on when you may want your benefits to start. This key information can help you make educated decisions about your financial future.
Fact sheets tailored to your age group and earnings situation accompany your online Statement. The fact sheets can help you better understand Social Security programs, benefits, and how they fit your situation. For example, for younger workers, we provide more information about how you can save for your future; for older workers, we explain how benefits may be taxed and how to avoid a Medicare penalty. We include links in the fact sheets for easier reference and additional information.
Our Social Security Statement web page has samples of the Statement, as well as copies of the new fact sheets (in English and Spanish). Please share these resources with your friends and family.
Get Your Personalized Statement Online Today
The best way to access your new Statement at any time is by using your personal my Social Security account. If you don’t have an account, be sure to create one today. Your account also lets you access other services online, such as requesting a replacement Social Security card and getting a letter proving you do not receive Social Security benefits.
Get started by signing in to or creating your my Social Security account today!
For a quick look at the redesigned Statement, visit our Social Security Statement web page and select “Sample Statement.” You’ll be able to open a sample PDF which you can download, save, or print.
To see your own, personalized Statement PDF, create or log in to your personal my Social Security account. There, you can print, save, or download your own Statement PDF to check your earnings record and personalized benefit estimates.
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Darlynda Bogle, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Darlynda Bogle, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Lauri
I haven’t received my social security statement earnings so I can do my taxes I can’t find it on the web site
A.C.
Hi, Lauri. If you are referring to the SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, we mail it by January 31 each year. If for any reason you have not received your SSA-1099 in the mail, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2021 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact your local Social Security office for assistance. We hope this helps.
Martha A.
I need 1099 statements for both me and my husband. We have not received them.
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Martha A. Boyer DOB: 10/10/1947
Anthony P.
Before, I received my monthly withdrawal payment every third week of the month and now it’s the fourth week and I haven’t received it yet. what is the problem.
A.C.
Hi, Anthony. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Sheldon T.
I received an email stating I can request a replacement card online. Is the email a scam?
A.C.
Hi, Sheldon. Thanks for your concern. Please be suspicious of unsolicited email messages. If an unknown individual claims to be from a legitimate organization, try to verify his or her identity directly with the company. Avoid providing personal information unless you are certain of a person’s authority to have the information. In a few instances, we will use marketing firms to help raise awareness of Social Security’s online services. This may include replacing your Social Security card. We allow these firms to send emails that will take individuals directly to our website. Any links that you find within these emails should always point to a “.gov” web address. If you are not certain that an email you received came from Social Security or one of our marketing partners, DO NOT click the link. Visit our Internet Phishing Alert information to learn more about how to detect a fraudulent email message. We hope this information helps.
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Kay
I am POA for my mother who is in care. I need to change her address. I am not always able to be with her IF I can get through to SSI’s busy phone lines given restrictions on visitations. I cannot set up a MySSI online account with my email account already recognized. As I type, I am holding to talk to someone about this.
I’ve found nothing online that supports carers of SSI recipients with such. Can you help?
A.C.
Hi, Kay. We are sorry to hear about your situation. Keep in mind you can only create a personal my Social Security account using your own information and for your own exclusive use. You cannot create or use an account on behalf of another person, even if you have that person’s written permission. Please note that having a Power of Attorney does not give you legal authority to manage payments for someone receiving Social Security or SSI benefits. If your mother needs help managing her benefits, you may be interested in applying to become her representative payee. As a representative payee, you will have access to your mother’s records and the ability to update her account information.
Please read our publication, A Guide For Representative Payees, for more information. If you have specific questions, or to make an appointment with the local Social Security office, please call 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and speak to one of our representatives. Thanks.
Lucie A.
I am not surprised to hear it. I can’t even access my account since they have locked me out and they never sen me a new social security paperwork
Deb D.
What is the process for getting a current social security statement for my deceased spouse?
V.V.
Hi Deb, thanks for using our blog. We are sorry for your loss. To obtain an estimate for widows benefits, you will need to call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can call your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information.
Karyn
I applied & received my SS Retirement approval letter in October 2021 and will receive my first check in February 2022. Will I get the January 2022 5.9% increase? My approval letter says that my Feb. check is for January. Please confirm and thank you.
V.V.
Hi Karyn, thanks for using our blog. Regardless of when you choose to begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits, your monthly benefit amount will include all cost-of-living increases starting with December of the year you attain age 62. Check out our Social Security Benefit Amounts web page for more details. We hope this is helpful.
Barb
I never received my form that tells me my increase. Should I worry about not getting one?
Denise H.
We didn’t either. My husband nor I. What was socsec. reply to you?
Lucie A.
They just told me it was mailed out sometime in December.
V.V.
Hi Barb, thanks for reading our blog and for your question. We mailed the COLA notices throughout the month of December to retirement, survivors, and disability beneficiaries, SSI recipients, and representative payees. You can also securely view and save the Social Security COLA notice online via the Message Center inside your my Social Security account . If you don’t have an account, create one today.
You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can call your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. We hope this helps!
Lucie A.
I have not received it yet. I have called and asked. You should be worried you will need it for housing and other benefits that agency can not e verify.
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Rebecca L.
On my newest Benefit Statement I am being charged $25 for Medicare Prescription Drug. My insurance pays for my drugs so I should not have this charged from my social security payment. How can I get it removed.
V.V.
For your security, Rebecca, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. We hope this information helps.