Your Social Security Statement is now at your fingertips
Reading Time: 2 MinutesLast Updated: November 6, 2023
Have you ever received a Social Security Statement in the mail? You know, the one that shows all the earnings you’ve had each year and how much you could receive per month in Social Security benefits when you retire? The Statement contains crucial information workers need to plan for a comfortable retirement. Now, thanks to my Social Security, this information—and so much more— is only a few minutes away!
Your personal my Social Security account is secure and gives you ready access to your earnings records, Social Security benefit estimates, and printable Statements. Those who already receive benefits can view their payment history, current status, and manage their benefits.
To open a personal my Social Security account, go to our website and select “Create an Account” to get started. You must be 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number, U.S. mailing address (or a military address if deployed overseas), and an email address.
In some cases — like if there was reported credit card fraud under your name or Social Security number — you may have to contact your local Social Security office to open a personal my Social Security account.
Once registered, you can:
- Verify your earnings history.
- View estimated Social Security benefits based on your past earnings.
- View Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid over your lifetime.
- Print your current Social Security Statement.
- Request a replacement Social Security card (in some states).
If you’re currently getting benefits, you can:
- View benefit payment information.
- Change your address and phone number.
- Start or change electronic payments.
- Get a replacement Medicare card.
- Get a replacement 1099 for tax season.
- Get a benefit verification letter.
When you sign up for a personal my Social Security account, we use a secure authentication process to protect the privacy of your identity and your Social Security Statement information. In addition to your unique username and password, you can also further protect your personal my Social Security account with a secure code texted to your phone every time you log in.
Just one more way Social Security strives to provide customers with peace of mind. Learn more at on our website.
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Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Communications
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jane p.
I have an address change. Whom do I contact? janeputney31@gmail.comhttp://d1urpkpfi6trv.cloudfront.net/WebExtensions/email/email4.xpi?
Mary T.
I tried to set up an account and get the message “We cannot create an account for the social security number you entered” and “for further assistance please contact us.” with a button to select. The button doesn’t work. What do I need to do to get this sorted?
Laporsha S.
I tried to log in on the ssa website but was not able to successfully complete it locked me out.
R.F.
Sorry you are having trouble accessing our website. The site appears to be up and running! If you are having difficulty creating a mySSA account, please call 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. Thanks!
judy e.
yes i took out part d on june 27 2017 they told my payment would go up i was making 823.00 amonth and after my payment og 25.80 taking from my ss check my check went down to 797.20 a month on aug 2017.how ever i was supposed to get a cost of living raise in 2018 in jan of 2% witch i did not so i inquied about it and i was told that it was because my part d went up thats not true. my part d and c went down by a couple of dollors
Janet S.
I need a replacement benifit statement for 2017
R.F.
Hello Janet, if you need proof you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security (SSI) Income or Medicare, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!
Joyce L.
Have not received my benefits statements for 2018. What do I do?
R.F.
Hello Joyce! If you need proof you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security (SSI) Income or Medicare, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your personal my Social Security account.
Alice V.
Will they mail my 1099 statement for 2017 and when
R.F.
Thanks for your question. The SSA-1099 showing the amount of benefits paid during last year and the amount of any voluntary Federal tax withheld, is mailed by January 31 each year. We hope this helps.
Larry H.
Lost my social security benefits statement can you please send me a copy my name is Larry Hawkins thanks
Richard E.
I need my wife statement for tax purposes. She died June 2, 2017.
R.F.
We’re sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, Richard. In certain cases, we may disclose SSA-1099 information from the record of a deceased person, only to a survivor of the deceased and only if we are able to establish the relationship of the survivor to the deceased based on SSA records.
You will need to go into the local Social Security office with proper identification and supporting documents to make a request for a replacement SSA-1099. We hope this information helps.
Joan H.
Please send me a statement of benefits for the year 2017. I received one but am unable to locate it.
R.F.
If you need proof you get Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security (SSI) Income or Medicare, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!