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Your Social Security Statement is now at your fingertips

July 7, 2016 • By

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SSA StatementHave 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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Comments

  1. Margot W.

    How can I get a current 2018 earnings statement for my 92 year old Father, William H Waters, at his current mailing address of 23 Carol Court Procidence, RI 02909? He is not able to remember any of the questions you ask. I am his power of attorney. And we need a current statement to apply for Medicaid in Connecticut.

    Thank you,
    Margot Waters Warner

    • R.F.

      Hello Margot. Social Security beneficiaries can get a benefit verification letter by using their my Social Security account.
      However, it sounds like your father needs help managing his Social Security benefits. Please consider becoming his Representative Payee.
      A representative payee is different than having “Power of Attorney”. As a representative payee, it will make it easier for you in the future to update information on your father’s record.
      When friends or family are not able to serve as payees, Social Security looks for qualified organizations to be representative payees. In his case, if he is at a nursing home, you can talk with the nursing facility manager or administrator about this important issue, they will contact us if they have specific questions or to understand the facility’s responsibilities.
      Thanks!

  2. quan t.

    Hi I am Quan Vo and I am requesting a social security statement for my son born in Viet nam.

  3. Susan M.

    My account . Payment history

  4. Rocky M.

    I need to get a copy of my 2018 award letter. Can you please advise. Thank you

  5. william t.

    please send me a copy of my social security statement. I need a hard copy for my records. I have 2 or maybe 6 years to go to start receiving benefits. thank you.

  6. Patricia M.

    I am the mother of Rick Del Merrill, and his medical and financial power of attorney holder. Paperwork has been completed for Rick Del Merrill’s Social Security Disability; a copy of the Doctor at Denver Health diagnosis of life expectancy of 6 months has been “scanned” into the Social Security DDS files at the Lakewood, Colorado office. Are you able to give me an estimate of the amount of his SS Disability so I am able to proceed with a care facility/arrangement for my son, Rick.

  7. Susan K.

    I need annual SS annual statement copies, for my attny pending my divorce, of the last 2 yrs, 2017 & 2018. I would like you to send directly to his office, as I am going out of town for 2 wks. If that is not possible can you e/m them to me at: n244ms@aol.com

    My cell # is: 480-650-5125

    • R.F.

      Hello Susan. Unfortunately, and because of security reasons we do not have access to personal records in this blog. Also, your Social Security records are confidential and we do not disclose or release personal information about any individual to other agencies or private companies, unless we have proper authorization.
      You can request your personal Social Security Statement online by using your my Social Security account. Or you can call our toll free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Generally, you will have a shorter wait time if you call later during the day or later in the week. Thanks!

  8. Michael S.

    I am trying to find a way to change my email address but I have not been successful. My old email was:
    MDropcho@verizon.net
    My new one is:michaelsdropcho@gmail.com
    Please advise. Thank you,
    Michael S. Dropcho

    • R.F.

      Hello Michael. If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. Thanks!

  9. Scott R.

    I would like a current statement mailed to me.
    2122 Autumn court Lebanon PA 17042
    717-682-3899

    • R.F.

      Hello Scott. Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions web page for information on this topic. Thanks!

  10. John D.

    Since I am denied access to my statement on line, Please mail me my statements now and in the future. I used my log in and password and was denied. Apparently SS must have changed my ID or Password without telling me. Unless your system is not working or outdated. It did not give me the option to send me a temp password. This is Sat 6/23/2018 I can’t take off on weekends. I need my info when I need it, Please stop changing my information.
    Thank You,
    For my security I do not want my name and Email saved.

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