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
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Margaret L.
I did not receive my new 2018 Benefit Amount statement this year.
Eugene S.
I need to Change My Address for S.S and Medicare Insurance Purposes. Please send user friendly Address Change, to trupicc@gmail.com Thanks
R.F.
Hi Eugene. Since we do not have access to personal information, we do not do direct messaging in this venue. People receiving Social Security (Retirement, Survivors and Disability) benefits and those enrolled in Medicare can use their personal my Social Security account to change their address and other contact information.
Just a reminder – Please be cautious about posting personal information on social media and communicating personal information via email. Thanks!
Mrs A.
Please help as I get no answer to my calls to American Embassy in London.
I have not received any Social Security Benefits for a long time and wish
to know why they have stopped. Please could you tell me who I have to talk
to and how I can sort my benefit problem.
Regards.
Mrs Ann Fayers.
R.F.
Thank you for contacting us, Ann. We have referred your inquiry to our Office of Operations for follow up. Please continue (trying) to contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate for assistance. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad. We hope this helps.
Carol L.
social security benefits
Carol L.
Benefits social security 2018
Carol L.
Amount I will receive in2018
R.F.
The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) notices for 2018 are mailed during the month of December. Remember, you can request a benefit verification letter online by using your personal “my Social Security account”. Thanks!
Carol L.
amount I will received 2018
Garth d.
Have current Social Security Statement been sent out as yet? Have yet to received mine! …. or, might it have been lost in the Mail?
Thank you!
Carol L.
Have not received mine
R.F.
Hi Carol, if you’re referring to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) notices for 2018, these letters are mailed during the month of December. Thanks!
Garth d.
Have not yet receives a current Social Security Statement… might it have been lost in the Mail?
Joseph A.
I would like to have a copy of my social security statement & a copy of my benefits. Thank you.
mario o.
i can´t fine here how to open a social security account living out of the country
please help our statment
R.F.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, Mario. The “my Social Security” authentication system requires address verification as one of the essential criteria for issuing an account. People with APO/FPO/DPO addresses can create an account overseas, but our system does not support registration and account creation for users with a foreign address yet. Please contact your local U.S. embassy or consulate for any assistance related to Social Security benefits. Thanks!