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Receive Social Security Benefits? Keep Your Address Up-to-Date with my Social Security

April 8, 2019 • By

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" "Keeping your address up to date with a my Social Security account helps us mail your important documents to the correct place. If you receive benefits, you can use my Social Security to update your address. If you’ve moved recently, updating your information sooner rather than later will help us deliver important documents to you, including:

  • Your Social Security Benefit Statement (SSA-1099);
  • Important notices; and
  • Your Medicare card when you first enroll or if you need a replacement.

Even if you get your benefits by direct deposit, Social Security must have your correct address so we can send letters and other important information to you.

If you don’t have a my Social Security account already, you can open one today. This is the easiest way for you to keep your information up to date. Within minutes you’ll have access to your personal information as well as control over important documents like your Benefit Statement (SSA-1099), which can be replaced if you lose it.

While you’re there, you can also check to see if your earnings record is correct. Social Security keeps a record of how much you’ve made so that you get the benefits you deserve. We can only pay you your correct benefit if your records are correct.

Putting you in control of your future is a key part of securing today and tomorrow, and having your correct mailing address helps us get important documents and payments to you. With my Social Security, we help you receive the information you need, when you need it. Open or access your safe and secure account today.

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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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  1. jeffrey j.

    need to change my address
    also want to change my direct deposit

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Jeffery. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address and direct deposit online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. Thanks!

  2. Lesly F.

    my claim is on council review along it be take please.for the decision.

  3. Dennis L.

    Former address: 413 Wellington Place, Farmington, MO63640 New Address: 1007 W. Columbia St. Apt. 11 Farmington ,MO 63640

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Dennis. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a my Social Security account to change your address online.
      If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!

  4. Janet P.

    I turn 65 in November can u tell me what my check will be?

  5. JIMMY L.

    Please change my address from 1201 Medical Avenue #1402 Plano,Texas 75075 to 3718 Y0semite Dr. Plano, Texas, 75023

  6. Ngongo E.

    I applied for my social security benefits and would like to know the evolution of my request.
    Thanks

  7. Mark

    I live overseas. How can I enter in overseas address to create a My Social Security account? It seems to only accept U.S. addresses.

  8. Barbara E.

    I am sure you have it correct, but just in case:

    Barbara Ellen Brooke
    20 Frontier Ridge Ct.
    #5202
    Staunton, VA 24401
    240-285-0650
    busybuzzy45@hotmail.com

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Barbara. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!

  9. Frank A.

    l live abroad and my address is still the same and I did not received my SSA Form 7162 last year. The US Embassy sent my Form 7162 after I completed it last Feb. It’s been 3 months now I don’t receive my SSA retirement benefit. The Embassy said they made a follow up already. How long does it take for them to re instate my SSA pension benefit? I have to buy my monthly maintenance madicine and pay my house rent.

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Frank. We are sorry to hear about your experience. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community continue to work with their local Federal Benefits Unit. We hope this is resolved soon.

      • Frank A.

        My case worker at the US Embassy in Manila Federal Benefits Unit is not even courteous enough to reply my emails when I make follow-up requests. Thanks anyway for your response.

  10. Steve

    Steve Berge new address
    STEVE BERGE
    GENERAL DELIVERY
    PALM SPRINGS CA.
    92263

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Steve. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your address online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. Just a reminder – please be cautious about posting personal information on social media. Thanks!

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