Check Out These my Social Security Features in the New Year
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 3, 2023
2018 is almost here! It’ll be a New Year. There’s no better time to tell you about the features we have in my Social Security . They not only save you time, but also put you in control of your retirement future.
There are a growing number of states (and the District of Columbia) where, if you’re a resident, you can request a replacement Social Security card online. Our new online version of the Application for a Replacement Social Security Card can make getting a replacement easy and stress free. It allows people to apply for a replacement card through my Social Security without traveling to a field office or card center, as long as you’re not requesting a name change or any other change to your card. We are working to add this capability to every state.
Your personal my Social Security account is secure and gives you ready access to your earnings records, Social Security benefit estimates, and printable Social Security Statement. Those who already receive benefits can view their payment history, current status, and manage their benefits.
Social Security has also made replacing your annual Benefit Statement even easier. The Benefit Statement (known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S) shows the amount of benefits you received the previous year and is needed for filing taxes. Now you have the ability to download it using our online services. There’s no need to visit a field office. A replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is available after February 1 for the previous tax year.
If you don’t have a my Social Security account, creating a secure account is very easy to do and usually takes less than 15 minutes.
Putting you in control of your future is a key part of securing today and tomorrow. With my Social Security , we give you the power to steer your future in the direction you deserve.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Jomari L.
That is certainly great news but why don’t you also change how you handle passwords? I live 100 miles from any Social Security office and when I made a mistake trying to log in with the incorrect password I now have to go to the office in Greeley, CO to request it to be unlocked? NOT one Credit Card that I use online requests this from a person. If your security is so wonderful then why can this not be handled on line also???
Amaury n.
I need , I would like to replace my ss card numbers , since i think a prostitud may have those numbers illegally
Ray F.
Hi Amaury. If you think someone is using your Social Security number, there are several actions you can take. Visit our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on this topic. We hope this information helps!
Ray L.
How can I create an account and manage my account.
Ray F.
Great! Please go to: Services for people currently receiving benefits and create your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
Alexa T.
Impossible. I’ve been unable to create an account since 2013. When you announced this “convenient feature.” It’s ridiculous. My Google-Fu has revealed people on disability or people already receiving benefits have had an 85% FAILURE RATE for creating an account. This needs to change. Equifax is KNOWN to have incorrect info on people. You, the Social Security Administration, have MORE THAN ENOUGH INFORMATION on the people who are already receiving benefits and more accurate than what Equifax will ever have.
Mary A.
Hello,
I am interest in an announcement on radio today that you can get your SS in a debit card.
Please advise. Thank you.
Mary Philadelphia, PA
Ray F.
Hi Mary, the Direct Express card is a debit card you can use to access your benefits. Call 1-800-333-1795 for more information. Also, see “How Do I Sign Up to Receive an Electronic Payment?“. We hope this helps!
Gildo P.
When retirees overseas will be allow to have MY SOCIAL SECURITY account? If pension can be deposited to overseas accounts then what is the reason not to allow accounts for overseas residents. This matters appears to be contradictory and discriminatory.
Ray F.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, Gildo. The “my Social Security” authentication system requires address verification as one of the essential criteria for issuing an account. People with APO/FPO/DPO addresses can create an account overseas, but our system does not support registration and account creation for users with a foreign address yet.
Please contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate for any assistance related to your Social Security benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this information helps!
Jenny
Thanks for the info! It helped me a lot! http://webesser.com
Angela O.
A friend said that she can apply for her ex-husband’s social security even though she has been divorced. How can that be possible?
R. A.
I believe she had to be married for more than ten years, and the divorced spouse had to work and pay enough Social Security taxes to earn enough credits. She will be able to receive benefits as early as age 62, but benefits will be reduced.
SocialSecurity.Gov has more information on this.
R. A.
The same applies to deceased spouses and ex-spouses. It’s called Survivors Benefits. Although the surviving spouse can receive reduced benefits at age 60.
R. A.
The surviving spouse can not marry again until after age 60.
R. A.
FYI, I don’t work for the Social Security Administration. But have been doing my own research on SocialSecurity.Gov.
My ex-husband passed away almost 23 years ago. We were married for almost 12 years. I have not remarried. I’m not yet eligible for his benefits, but wanted to know what was required. As a Divorced Surviving Widow, I can apply for his benefits about 3 months before I turn 60 years old. Then later on I can switch to my own if the benefit is more money.
Ray F.
Hi Angela! If you are divorced, but your marriage lasted 10 years or longer, you can receive benefits on your ex-spouse’s record (even if they have remarried) if:
•You are unmarried;
•You are age 62 or older;
•Your ex-spouse is entitled to Social Security retirement or disability benefits; and
•The benefit you are entitled to receive based on your own work is less than the benefit you would receive based on your ex-spouse’s work.
See our Retirement Planner: If You Are Divorced for more.
MrTakaphan T.
Thank sir,for report, my benefits retirement may start on January 2018, and life insurance too! For $25.00 mounthly!
alex k.
my wife and i were divorced approx 22 years ago she is getting a small monthly ss check. she has not remarried
and is 80 plus. can she collect on my ss.
R. A.
If you were married for more than 10 years. It depends on how much you paid in Social Security taxes and credits earned. She probably can’t collect both, from her SS and your SS. Most likely which ever is more money. It’s best to talk to a Social Security representative to be sure.
Ray F.
Thank you for your question, Alex. Generally, when individuals apply for Social Security benefits -during the initial interview- we explore for other possible eligibility that can pay them a higher benefit amount. Meaning, that we would’ve checked to see if your ex-wife was eligible for a higher benefit as a divorced spouse.
To make sure, and to see if she is eligible for a higher benefit than what she is getting now, she should call us at 1-800-772-1213. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thanks.
Darwin S.
I applied for desability, but sometimes, I don’t understand the system, how work, my taxes from 2016, don’t show up, social security, from , all year.and 2016, I make, $16532, now I applied for disability, and i wait for the answer, I don’t know how more long I’m going to live, but I work 30 years of my life work hard, I make somemany,project for every where in USA
and I feel happy everything I Done, now is time to rest and take care my grandchildren
I want all my benefit I make and for me is an privilege to say this because, that wast my life in my home,USA, now a lot people come from Cuba, and they never, work any
day,applied for retirement, social security approve this people right way, making payment $720 a month, plus food stamps, insurance, the system of the social security administration, sometimes I don’t understand, but now is my turn, thanks