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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Jessica S.
How do I have federal taxes taken out of my social security check
V.V.
Thank you for your question, Jessica. You can download the form or call the IRS toll-free at 1-800-829-3676 and ask for Form W-4V. When you complete the form, you can choose to have 7, 10, 12, or 22 percent of your monthly benefit withheld for taxes.
Check out our Benefits Planner: Withholding Income Tax From Your Social Security Benefits for more information.
Susyn M.
My retirement check has not arrived. I changed banks more than a month ago and reported my new bank’s details for deposit. How will I get this check now? Am so needy.
Karen S.
I’ve been waiting ALL YEAR for these new SS cards/number; my regular number is on the dark web!!!! I need it now! where are they??? I reported this to you once already!!!
lennox d.
My SS is normally deposited on the third Thursday of the month; which would have been on November 15th. As of today’s date (November 20th) I still have not received my SS benefit! Please help!!
Sam S.
My wife expired 5th of October. Can I have survivor benefit from her social security? I do get social security, can I have both?
V.V.
Sam, we are very sorry for your loss. If you already receive benefits as a spouse, under her record, your benefit will automatically convert to widower’s benefits after we receive the report of death. Typically, the funeral director notifies us of an individual’s passing by contacting the local Social Security office.
If you are receiving retirement benefits on your own record, you can only apply for benefits as a widower if your retirement benefit amount is less than the benefits you would receive as a survivor.
You cannot report a death or apply for survivors benefits online. If you need to report a death or apply for benefits, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). You can speak to a Social Security representative between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also visit your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to speak to someone. Thanks.
Katherine E.
My husband is retired we have had a 15 yr old granddaughter live with us for 10yrs can we now collect SSI on her?
K.O.
Hello Katherine. An adopted or dependent grandchild may qualify for Social Security benefits if certain conditions are met. Generally, when a grandparent gets Social Security retirement benefits or disability benefits, his or her adopted or dependent grandchild also may get benefits. See “Benefits For Grandchildren” for more information. We hope this helps.
Barbara M.
How do I know when my Social Security check will be “sent” to the bank?
A.C.
Hi, Barbara. SSA delivers benefit-payments on four days throughout the month: on the 3rd of the month and on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of the month.
Beneficiaries entitled to benefits prior to May 1997 continue to receive their payments on the 3rd of the month. Beneficiaries who filed claims on or after May 1, 1997, are assigned one of the three new payment dates (second, third or fourth Wednesdays of the month) based on their day of birth. Please view the Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments for 2018 for more information. Thanks!
temeka523@aol.com
My check supposed to be deposited today and I have not received it I don’t know if it’s cuz of the holiday I get SSI and I I I want to know when will it be deposit onto my card
R.F.
Hello Temeka, SSI payments are due on the 1st of the month. If your regularly scheduled payment date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or legal public holiday, benefits will be paid the business day before your due date. See Schedule of Social Security Payments for more information. Thanks!
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