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Check Out These my Social Security Features in the New Year

December 28, 2017 • By

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man and woman reading on laptop2018 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

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Comments

  1. Janet B.

    I just applied for social security retirement to start in June, 2018. I want to have 12% of federal tax taken out of my monthly check. How do I do this? I don’t see a link on the web site, even when I log into my account. Thank you.

  2. Emily D.

    I HAVE WORKED FOR 47 YEARS, AND I NEED TO REVIEW A LIST OF ALL OF MY EMPLOYERS TO SEE DID SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK TO FIND OUT MY SOCIAL SECURITY FROM THESE EMPLOYERS. I DON’T THINK I AM RECEIVING THE MONEY THAT I SHOULD RECEIVE. PLEASE HELP ME, EMILY DAVIS.

    • Ray F.

      Hi Emily. You can request detailed or itemized earnings information, which includes periods of employment or self-employment and the names and addresses of employers. If you do not require certification or an itemized earnings statement, your yearly earnings totals are free. You can review your earnings record by using your personal my Social Security account.
      You can also ask us to review your Social Security record for accurate computation of your benefits. You can contact your local Social Security office, you can write to us or send us an email message.
      We hope this information helps!

  3. Sarah E.

    I need a social security award letter for refinancing my home. Who do I contact to recieve this?

  4. no

    how can i find out when my check will be here

  5. Gregory A.

    Expired direct express card

  6. Bonnie W.

    Good Morning~
    My name is Bonnie Weston. I have an existing Social Security Account and tried to sign in this morning. Having forgotten my username and password, I went through the steps to receive a new one in the mail.
    Is there anyway that I could reset the password online? I’m away from home at the moment, and I’m eager to view my statement.
    Thank you,
    Bonnie

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  8. S. F.

    Today I received my first SSA-1099 in the mail. I am curious to know why the SSA doesn’t offer me the option of choosing to receive this document online, especially since you make them available online at the end of January. Please take a cue from the credit card companies, which offer their customers the option to receive statements online rather than by mail. Paper documents by mail aren’t great for security reasons (our social security numbers are printed on the 1099s), and I’m sure a lot of money could be saved by the SSA if it doesn’t have to print and mail millions of these forms. Those who opt out of receiving paper could be sent an email notifying them when their 1099s are available online. Thank you.

    • Ray F.

      Thanks for your comment! We value your thoughts and will use your suggestions to explore how we can further improve the services we offer.
      Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

  9. g. s.

    there is no link that actually allows you to order a replacement card online

  10. william h.

    i am new so when do the check start/

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