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
Deputy Commissioner, Office of Communications
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Darlene D.
I live in Virginia can I go to any social security office near me?
Charmain
How do I change my address? I was on hold for two long hours and no one ever picked up.
Wilma O.
I have not received my benefit account statement for 2017.
Wilma O.
I need to get my benefit statement account for 2017
Guadalupe S.
I received the letter telling me that Texas will no longer pay my medicare, I don’t understand the amounts .Thus this mean I will only receive $442 ,as my monthly social payment?
Shirley k.
I would like the right web site to print out the correct yearly new benitfits for 2018. The one you sent me how the wrong amt of drug plan being automatically taken out.
Thank you for any information you can give me.
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 my Social Security account. If you need further assistance, call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. We hope this helps!
Shirley k.
What web site do I go to to print out my new 2018 be if it’s for this year with the deductions taken out like drugs insurance taken out
Wallace K.
Excellent Web assistance! tried the phone line system and after waiting an hour, I was so disgusted
that I was rude to the agent and then hung up. Please consider abolishing phone lines; as they
are near worthless. Thanks for the web!! W. Kemp
John L.
You can mail this to me A S A P
I`m ready to file my tax return and I can`t do it without your 1099
please send it to
John Land
117 McKinley Street
South Portland Maine 04106
John L.
I did not receive my 1099 statement for 2017 year end.
I need that to file my taxes. I`m not sure where, mine was sent to, but I did not receive it.
Can I get a copy of my 1099 sent to me.
John Land
117 McKinley Street
South Portland Maine 04106