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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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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

" "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. Wanda c.

    Trying to update contact info. Do not remember user name or password

  2. Richard H.

    Please change the addresses of Richard L, Hord and Louise R. Hord from : 2324 Robert Ct. , Kissimmee,FL. 34741 to : 11746 Indian Hills Ln. , Clermont, FL. 34711

  3. cleo p.

    I received a letter that I wanted to change my address which I did not want to change my address. I want my address to stay the same.

  4. Myriam L.

    An agent at social security office was very kind to create my social security account for me, but since then, I do not have the tab “my profile” when I log on my account. I’ve gone 3 times to the social security office and nobody seem to propose a solution. What should I do to get that “my profile” tab showing on my account please ?
    Thanks in advance for your help.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Myriam. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  5. Linda J.

    old address
    Linda Mae Jackson and Douglas Harold Egeland
    1001 North Byrne Apt. 603
    Toledo, Ohio 43607

    New Address:
    Linda Mae Jackson and Douglas Harold Egeland
    2050 Country Trace Lane 2C
    Toledo, Ohio 43615

    • A.C.

      Hi, Linda. 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!

  6. Shirley C.

    I need new Medicare card, my address is : 646 4H Camp Road, Philippi WV, 26416

  7. Shirley C.

    I need new Medicare card

  8. Mr T.

    Please pay my benefits of retirement plan.gov of ssi to program deposit direct transfer to account holding in bangkok bank in new york brand service of IAT system and They pay to me in my location in Thailand!,pay on 04/01/2019,

  9. Gonzelo J.

    Current Address: Gonzelo J Cureton Jr, 3617 E Ocean Blvd, #2, Long Beach, CA 90803

  10. Alfred J.

    Ms Bogle I think you are doing a great job so far. Please lose the interim in front of your title. I have one question for you , if you ha e the time. I use Direct Express because of nominal or no fees. are accessed.
    Who do I call at the Treasury Department when they Comerica Direct Express has begun ripping.me off every time I lose my phone charges appear in my card. I dispute them tell them how it happens and sign a an affidavit, yet all they do to the merchant is speak to them via phone and always side with the merchant. In Dec 2017 I got taken for almost $600 and this year I got robbed of 568. Who can I speak to for help. My.patience is limited having brain ,5 back surgeries , losing my right foot and 3 follow up surgeries and stage 4 cancer . I need it all for my co pay. I was sick for 8 years before I would take money from SS. PLEASE. ASSIST ME IF YOU CAN.

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