Expanded Online Access to Your Personal Information and So Much More | SSA

Your personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your life. You don’t have to be retired, or even close to retirement, to take advantage of it. It is the most convenient way to do business with us, from anywhere and from any device.

In fact, more than 97 million people are already enjoying secure access to a growing number of services. Now, the my Social Security online portal provides you with 24/7, uninterrupted access, including the ability to request a replacement Social Security card online at any time, day or night.

What’s New?
Starting this week, my Social Security accountholders can take advantage of several new features available around the clock. You can now:

• Request a replacement Social Security card online
• View your claim status
• Use the Retirement Calculator
• View your online Social Security Statement with age-based and earnings-based fact sheets
• View your Benefit Verification Letter
• View your form SSA-1099

Expanded 24/7 Access to Existing Features
In addition to these new options, we recently expanded 24/7 access for many existing features. This means you can securely manage your information and interact with us whenever it’s most convenient for you. These features include the ability to:

• View your benefits and payment information
• View your voluntary tax withholding information
• Read messages in the Message Center
• View your direct deposit information
• View your current address information
• View and update your preference selection
• View and update special notice options
• Access the Upload Documents tool
• Access i454 for Continuing Disability Reviews
• View your appointed representative payee selection

What Can You Do with Your Online Account?
With your free and secure my Social Security account, you can conduct much of your Social Security business online. For example, you can request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia). If you’re not receiving benefits, you can:

• Get personalized retirement benefit estimates
• Get estimates for spouse’s benefits
• Get proof that you do not receive benefits
• Check your application status

If you are receiving benefits, you can:

• Set up or change direct deposit
• Get a Social Security 1099 (SSA-1099) form
• Print a benefit verification letter
• Change your address

Check out our webpage for a list of our many online services for adults, businesses, government agencies, organizational payees, and other third parties.

What Does This Mean for You?
With these updates, you can manage your Social Security information and access important services at any time, at your convenience. Whether you need to request a replacement Social Security card, check your benefits, or update your preferences, we’re here to serve you 24/7.

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