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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Normand L.
May I have an award letter sent to me, please?
Kirk D.
Can somebody get back to me about starting a account so I check my status
john g.
i am trying to find out on my social security statement for year 2019 the earning&deductions
August M.
I cannot log into my account. I did not receive a letter stating my account status.
Ann C.
Hi, August. We are sorry to hear you have had difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access an 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.
Carolyn E.
My mother, Ruth F. Cesare, did not receive her 2020 social security benefits statement to date. She is a resident of the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy, New York, is 97 years old, deaf with dementia and Alzheimer. The NYS Dept. of Social Services as well as the Eddy need a copy of this statement for budget purposes. How can I go about obtaining such? Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. I have her personal info on hand as well as power of attorney.
Ann C.
Hi, Carolyn. Thank you for your question. Because of privacy and security concerns, Social Security cannot speak to you about your mother’s benefits. If your mother is not capable of managing and directing her Social Security benefits, someone should consider applying to be her representative payee. Even though you are power of attorney, you, or someone else, would still need to apply to serve as her payee. To learn more about becoming a representative payee, you can read our publication, A Guide for Representative Payees You can also call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to request an appointment. We hope this information helps.
Dorris F.
All I want is to view my SSA1099 for 2019. Your web site offers everything but that. It stinks.
Ann C.
Hi, Dorris. 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 now, you can request a replacement SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Year 2020 by visiting your personal my Social Security account. We hope this helps.
ARGEL M.
I can’t view the application that I started but didn’t finish. When I try, I get this alert:
“Activation code does not exist in our records.”
How can I find that code?
Ann C.
Hi, Argel. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. If you still need assistance, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. 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.
Yolanda C.
Message to Mr. Doug Walker, Deputy Commissioner, Office of Communications. Dear sir,
I’m a US Citizen. I was and I am a retiree since October 1999. I did not work enough to accumulate the necessary points to get Medicare, Part A, so I have had to pay for it during 14 years, since I turned 65. As a widow living on a small foreign pension, I have struggled to pay $572.50 before and $602.60 in 2020. Sir, something is no good in the SSA system that needs to be revised. My 3 kids pay huge amounts on income tax and I, as everybody else, have paid homeowner’s and sales taxes during 20 years now. I feel I’m being penalized for growing old for, at age 79, MEDICARE keeps increasing my health costs.
I speak with an open heart, for the sake of good nationalized citizens. Please Sir, speak up on this subject. I am sure you will be heard. Let’s justice and truth prevail! in America. Let’s not forget that, except for the Native Indians, all U.S. citizens, in different times, have come to this blessed land seeking work opportunities but, also, hoping to find justice for all… for all who have worked and continue to work hard to enrich this blessed land. Thank you, Mr. Walker.
ronald w.
present phone #update 215 519 4099
Ann C.
Hi, Ronald. If you are receiving Social Security retirement or disability, you can create a personal my Social Security account to change your telephone number online. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income, you should contact your local office immediately. We hope this helps.
Rena S.
1. Unable to sign in to my account. Account now locked. On hold for Help Desk for over 15 minutes. I gave up.
2. Form SSA-7004 to get my statement by mail not available. PDF page a grey blank. No form ever appeared on screen for printing.
All in all a disappointing experience. Will have to call again another day to get access to my account and try to get a form.