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Improve Your Retirement with a my Social Security Account

October 23, 2017 • By

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man and woman smiling, looking at laptop September was National Self-Improvement Month, but it’s always a good time to focus on your health and wellness. While you do that, make sure your retirement is healthy, too, by opening a secure, personal my Social Security account.

Registering only takes a few minutes on our website. You’ll be asked some basic questions to verify your identity. Then you’ll choose a user name and password. Pretty soon you’ll be registered and have full access to many of our services.

At Social Security, our highest priority is protecting the privacy and security of the personal information we maintain on you and almost every American so you can rest assured that doing business online with us is both safe and secure.

Once you establish an account, you’ll have access to a wealth of information that will improve your chances of a successful retirement. You’ll be able to verify your earnings history, get an estimate of your future benefit amount at retirement, and get an estimate of your benefits should you become disabled.

With your personal my Social Security account you can view and print your Statement whenever you like.

You can also improve your experience of receiving retirement benefits by establishing a personal my Social Security account to manage your benefits. You can set up your Direct Deposit within minutes by going the Create Your Account page and signing up for an account. Then, go to the My Profile tab and follow the instructions on the screen. Once you establish a personal my Social Security account, you’ll be able to change your address or update your direct deposit, print a benefit verification letter, get a replacement Medicare card and a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S statement.

Once you’ve established your personal my Social Security account, you’ll want to check out our redesigned website. We’ve done some self-improvement of our own based on your suggestions, and we’ve made all of our services available from the home page. We’ve also made our website easier to navigate and more accessible on mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones.

Join the millions who have improved their chances at a good retirement by establishing a personal my Social Security account.

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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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Comments

  1. Boim

    I do not have a credit card… I only use debit cards. I find it strange that the SS Administration cannot verify whatever it is you need to verify by using my debit card account number. Would you explain? Thank you.

  2. JM

    I too am struggling to create my SS account. I realize an activation account is needed. There is no information on how to obtain and when you call SS they refer you to the local office. The local office does not know how to get me one. I have checked my benefit letter and there is no code on it. More information would be helpful for all and save you a lot of questions. Thank you for reading.

    • Ray F.

      We apologize for the inconvenience, JM. You can speak to a Social Security representative for help with a my Social Security account between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Toll-free: 1-800-772-1213 After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” please say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account.
      Note: Although our regular telephone service representatives are not available after 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, our Help Desk representatives can assist you until 12:00 midnight Eastern Time.

  3. Dennis J.

    I loved my S.S. Account-However my account has been closed because I enter what seem to be a wrong password? Then i failed my private personal information,such as what was my 1st car,what hospital was i borned at–the hospital i was borned at changed their name-then they changed my format that doesnt pertain to me so i failed that..Life with my old accout was good-why fix something thats not broken.I am no hacker.

    • Ray F.

      Hi Dennis, please call 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account. Thanks!

  4. Elena B.

    How Can I open a “my”social security account when I live abroad and do not have the required US mailing address ? Thank you

    • Ray F.

      Hi Elena. Thank you for using our blog to communicate with us! 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. For assistance related to your Social Security benefits, please contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this information helps.

  5. Elena B.

    Hello . I need to open a “my social securityaccount . However the site to do so requires a valid US home mailing address . I live in France . How can I open a “my” account to determine my benefits ? Thank you

  6. Pawan K.

    i need a code to get into my account

    • Ray F.

      For assistance with your personal my Social Security account, please call 1-800-772-1213. After you hear “Briefly tell me why you are calling,” say “Help Desk” for help with a my Social Security account. Sometimes, it might be best to visit your local Social Security office for further assistance. Thanks!

  7. phoebe c.

    i need a code to get into my account

  8. Joan C.

    I do not like to give out my SS# for any reason.. I would like to open up an account but not bad enough to give out my SS #….

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