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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. EARL H.

    PRINT IS SMALL AND TIGHT, SPECIALLY FOR US SENIORS,MABEY I WILL TRY IT TOMORROW

  2. Kimberly k.

    I need a award letter

    • J.Y.

      Hi Kimberly, thank you for using our blog. You can get a benefit verification letter online instantly by using your 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 your account, visit the my Social Security web page and select, “Sign In or Create an Account.” You will need to provide some personal information to verify your identity, choose a username and password and follow the rest of the steps to finish creating your account. Once you create your account, scroll down to the Benefits and Payments section and choose “get benefit verification letter” where you can instantly view, print, or save your official letter.

      If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem, 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 you can contact your local Social Security office.

  3. Joan M.

    I lost my copy of my Social Security total for 2018. May I please have a copy and an amount for my accountant? Thank you!

  4. Don I.

    I find it ridiculous that after passing an identification test with ss that they cannot open a my social security acoount without me opening my frozen credit information that will allow scammers to access my credit accounts for a week. Either social security is secure or it isn’t. It must be insecure if I can pass the security questions but it’s personnel cannot open a my security account even though I have answered all of the security questions asked of me. Surprisingly Medicare does not make you open your credit for their account.

  5. Maria R.

    I don’t have any loans or credit cards or mortgages. How can I create an online account for my social security statement?

    • V.V.

      Thank you for using our blog to ask your question, Maria. To set up your account, visit the my Social Security web page and select, “Sign In or Create an Account.” You will need to provide some personal information to verify your identity, choose a username and password and follow the rest of the steps to finish creating your account. If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem, 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 you can contact your local Social Security office.

  6. Alex P.

    Can I get a recent SS statement without opening a Myaccount?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Alex. Thanks for your question. If you do not wish to open a personal my Social Security account, 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.

  7. Renee W.

    Have not received my social security benefit statement form SSA 1099 social security benefit statement which is needed to send in with income tax form. I did get the form telling me how much I pay for medicare and what my pay will be. What can be done about the form for income tax?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Renee. Thanks for your question. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. You can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2018 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. You can also contact or visit your local Social Security office. They can assist with a replacement 1099. We hope this helps.

  8. Sharon M.

    I did not receive a year end statement for taxes.

  9. Bill W.

    How do i get a copy of how much i have paid in on social security over my life time

  10. susan

    i NEED A benefit letter asap –
    Proof of the Social Security that I will be receiving starting in May 2019…This is holding up my refi on my house…

    Please instruct me on how to get this – no help from the person that I spoke to at the SS office.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Susan. We are sorry for your frustration. If you are referring to a benefit verification letter, we have good news! You can view, print, and save your benefit verification letter using your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to set up or access your my Social Security account. You can also contact your local Social Security office. Since it seems this is a time sensitive matter, it may be best to contact or visit your local office. We hope this is resolved soon.

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