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This New Year, See What You Can Do Online at SSA.gov

January 2, 2020 • By

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" "Are you looking for new ways to save time this new year? Social Security offers many of its services online by signing up for a secure personal my Social Security account.

Once you create an account, you can review your work history and see an estimate of your future Social Security benefits. We recently made several enhancements and introduced new features to my Social Security. With your personal my Social Security account, you can also:

  • Estimate future benefits  to compare different retirement dates and include future earnings estimates.
  • Request a replacement Social Security card.
  • Check the status of your Social Security application.

If you already receive benefits, you can:

  • Get a benefit verification or proof of income letter.
  • Set up or change direct deposit.
  • Change your address.
  • Request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card.
  • Get a Social Security 1099 form (SSA-1099).
  • Opt out of certain mailed notices.

The Message Center is a secure, convenient portal where you can receive secure, sensitive communications. The Message Center now allows you to opt out of receiving some mailed notices. You can now choose to receive the annual cost-of-living adjustments and the income-related monthly adjustment amount online. Unless you opt out of receiving notices by mail that are available online, you will receive both mailed and online notices.

All of these features can help you save time by doing business with us online. Create a personal my Social Security account today!

We also offer many other online resources. Let friends and family know they can access them from the comfort of their home or office and on the go from their mobile phone.

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Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

Darlynda Bogle, Assistant Deputy Commissioner

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Comments

  1. Mary A.

    Hello I have received two phone calls today that I think are a scam. Asking for my social security number.
    800-813-3137 and 202-324-6421. The 202 being identified as from Washington DC.
    I have blocked these numbers on my phone but others should be on the lookout.
    I am on the do not call list.

  2. Keith L.

    Need federal taxes taken out my social security check

  3. Boyce P.

    Why can’t citizens that draw SS benefits and live overseas update their address online? I live in Australia and with the time difference, sometimes it is difficult to make contact on the telephone.It would be so much more convenient if we could either do it online or send an email. Thanks!

  4. Tara M.

    My father, Warren Louis Meilleur Jr passed away on January 6, 2020. I have been trying to call and report the death, but have not been able to reach anyone due to long wait times and my work schedule.

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  6. Tara M.

    My father, Warren Louis Meilleur Jr passed away on January 6, 2020. I have been trying to call and report the death, but have not been able to reach anyone due to long wait times and my work schedule.

    Please feel free to call me at 713-299-1248

    • A.C.

      Hi, Tara. We are sorry to hear about your loss. Typically, the funeral director notifies us of an individual’s passing by sending the deceased person’s death certificate to their local Social Security office. However, you may report the death of your father by submitting his death certificate to your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

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  8. Mary

    I’ve been looking for the new 2020 Social Security Calendar like I had last year… It came in handy keeping up on when my SS payments are drafted into my bank account, plus I also used it to record when my alimony checks came by mail.
    Will there be a 2020 calendar or not ??
    Thanks for any info. I know I’m old school !!

    • A.C.

      Hi, Mary. For future pay dates, you can find the schedule of Social Security benefit payments calendar here. Thanks!

  9. Cindy

    I am age 66, I would like to start to collect my social security. My husband passed 5 years ago, he was collecting disability. Am I eligible for any of his benefits?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Cindy. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

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