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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. Michele L.

    I need to obtain my daughters award letter from social security. Can you please help on how to get it on line? Also my daughter just turned 18 on December 28th. I need to know how to see if she is able to receive more money since she is not a minor anymore and is legally an adult.

    • V.V.

      Hi Michele, thank you for your question. Because she is 18, your daughter can get a benefit verification letter online instantly by using her personal my Social Security account. This letter is sometimes called a budget letter, a benefits letter, a proof of income letter or a proof of award letter. To set up an account, she will need to visit the my Social Security web page and select, “Sign In or Create an Account.” She will need to provide some personal information to verify her identity, choose a username and password and follow the rest of the steps to finish creating the account. Once she creates an account, scroll down to the Benefits and Payments section and choose “get benefit verification letter” where she can instantly view, print, or save her official letter.

      If she is unable to create an account or encounter a problem, she 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 she can contact her local Social Security office.

      Check out our Benefits for Children factsheet for additional details.

  2. MARYANN F.

    Please, I need a copy om SS 1099 form for 2018.

  3. Agnes S.

    I have not received my Social Security tax statement yet so I can have my taxes done. Have they all been sent out yet?

  4. Kenneth M.

    I need to get my award letter that you sent me last month

    • A.C.

      Hi, Kenneth. Good news! If you need a benefit verification letter, you can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter using your personal my Social Security account. For questions regarding your benefit verification letter, we ask that members in our Facebook community contact our offices. You can call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. You will generally have a shorter wait time if you call later in the day. We hope this helps.

  5. Raymond P.

    I cannot get into my ss acct. I need help.

  6. Karen L.

    Please send me the total balance I received for 2018 and the total amount I paid for Medicare Part B

    • A.C.

      Hi, Karen. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. It sounds like you are referring to the SSA-1099 which shows the amount of benefits paid to SSA beneficiaries during last year. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.

  7. Pamela P.

    I cannot find anywhere on your site, if Soc Sec Benefits 1099 form for 2019 have been mailed. Given the shutdown, this info would be helpful on your main web page.

    • V.V.

      Hi Pamela, thank you for using our blog. All SSA-1099s are sent in January. Beginning February 1, you can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S using your my Social Security account.

      If you do not already have an account, you can create one. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Replacement Documents” tab.

      If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, 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. or you can contact your local Social Security office.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Pamela. The SSA-1099 is mailed by January 31 each year. If for any reason you do not receive your SSA-1099 in the mail by then, starting on February 1, 2019, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by using your personal my Social Security account. Thanks!

  8. Randall L.

    I am trying to get my SS statement and I’ve been locked out. How can I get it today

    Randall L Jansen
    *** – ** – ***

    • V.V.

      Hi Randall. If you are locked out, you can 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”.

  9. Lauren S.

    I am a little stressed, have toddler twins that require basically 100% of my attention and time. They fell asleep and I was trying to print an award letter to take to DHS and it says I can access my account from 5am-1am but it won’t let me sign in, says it’s closed currently.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Lauren. We are sorry to hear you had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
      •Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”; or
      •Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  10. john c.

    i have not received my 1099 (?) for the yr. 2018 statement showing for irs. john coady *** – ** – ***
    vegas, nv.

    • V.V.

      Hi John, thank you for using our blog. You can request a replacement 2018 SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S after February 1 using your my Social Security account. If you do not already have an account, you can create one. Once you are logged in to your account, select the “Replacement Documents” tab.

      If you are unable to create a my Social Security account or do not want to request it online, 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. or you can contact your local Social Security office.

      Just a reminder – Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media and communicating personal information via email.

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