my Social Security account
my Social Security: What to Know about Signing Up or Signing In
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
We want to help you get the services you need as quickly and safely as possible. Your personal my Social Security account is your gateway to doing business with us online. Whether you receive benefits now or in the future, you will want to create your personal my Social Security account or use the one you may already have. […]
Continue reading "my Social Security: What to Know about Signing Up or Signing In" →Tags: General Information, my Social Security, my Social Security account, online services
Take Control with Social Security Online
Reading Time: 1 Minute
We continue to add more services you can access through your secure my Social Security account. Use your personal my Social Security account to check your Social Security record and complete your business conveniently and securely from home or on the go. If you do not currently receive benefits, you can: Request a replacement Social Security […]
Continue reading "Take Control with Social Security Online" →Tags: General Information, my Social Security, my Social Security account, online services, Social Security benefits
Social Security’s Top 10 Web Pages for 2021
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
There’s no better place to do your business with us or get answers than on our website. We’re always working to improve our web pages and add online services to better serve you. Here are our top 10 web pages of 2021: Open your own personal my Social Security account, where you can verify your earnings, […]
Continue reading "Social Security’s Top 10 Web Pages for 2021" →Tags: Disability, fraud, General Information, Medicare, my Social Security, my Social Security account, online services, retirement, retirement benefits, social security, social security disability benefits
Social Security Survivors Benefits Explained
Reading Time: 1 Minute
We are here for surviving family members when a worker dies. In the event of your death, certain members of your family may be eligible for survivors’ benefits. These include widows and widowers, divorced widows and widowers, children, and dependent parents. The amount of benefits your survivors receive depends on your lifetime earnings. The higher […]
Continue reading "Social Security Survivors Benefits Explained" →Tags: my Social Security, my Social Security account, Social Security benefits, survivors benefits
Diagnosed with Cancer? Social Security and Triage Cancer Can Help
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
When people hear the dreaded words, “You have cancer,” many thoughts often overwhelm them. They think about their health, family, and mortality. They think about treatment options, oncologists, and cancer centers. What they typically don’t think about are the legal issues resulting from their diagnosis. However, questions around understanding their health insurance options, employment rights, […]
Continue reading "Diagnosed with Cancer? Social Security and Triage Cancer Can Help" →Tags: Disability, my Social Security, my Social Security account, social security disability benefits, SSI, supplemental security income
My Social Security’s Four Super Powers
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
Did you know having a personal my Social Security account is almost like having super powers? Think about it. It protects you, and you can even look into your financial future. Check out these four features that can empower all working Americans who pay into Social Security. Saves You Time You may think you need […]
Continue reading "My Social Security’s Four Super Powers" →Tags: General Information, my Social Security, my Social Security account, online services
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2022
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
Approximately 70 million Americans will see a 5.9% increase in their Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2022. Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). The CPI-W rises when inflation increases, leading to a higher cost-of-living. This change means […]
Continue reading "Social Security Benefits Increase in 2022" →
5 Ways to Apply for Social Security Benefits Online
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
We continue to make it easier for you to access our programs and benefits. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. You can apply online for: Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months in age and want your benefits to start in no […]
Continue reading "5 Ways to Apply for Social Security Benefits Online" →Tags: Disability, Medicare, my Social Security, my Social Security account, online services, retirement, Social Security benefits, SSI
You and Your Family May Be Eligible for Increased Benefits
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
We know your circumstances may change after you apply—or become eligible—for benefits. If you, or a family member, receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), certain life changes could entitle you to an increase in your benefit amount. As part of our Potential Entitlement initiative, we want to help you identify where you might […]
Continue reading "You and Your Family May Be Eligible for Increased Benefits" →Tags: Disability, my Social Security, my Social Security account, retirement, retirement benefits, social security, Social Security benefits, social security disability benefits, SSI, survivors benefits
How to Change Your Second Factor Authentication for Your Personal my Social Security Account
Reading Time: 2 Minutes
This is part three of our three-part blog series, “my Social Security 101.” Miss the first two blogs? You can read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Did you recently get a new cell phone number or email address? If you did, you will need to update your personal my Social Security account to reflect […]
Continue reading "How to Change Your Second Factor Authentication for Your Personal my Social Security Account" →Tags: my Social Security, my Social Security account, social security, Social Security benefits
