Social Security: Happy Holidays from Social Security

Social Security: Frequently, the holiday season evokes sentiments of pleasure and warmth. Social Security wishes to assure you that we experience the same delight in providing service to you, regardless of the medium—online, over the phone, or in person. Our online services facilitate conducting business with us in a secure, convenient, and uncomplicated manner. Everything begins with establishing a personal Social Security account. Over 71 million individuals have created a personal account.

As you near retirement, scrutinize your Social Security statement

You can create a personal Social Security account to:

• Apply for retirement, spouse, or disability benefits.
• Apply for Medicare.
• Check your application or appeal status.

If you receive benefits, you can use your personal Social Security account to:

• Change your address. (Social Security benefits only)
• Change your direct deposit information. (Social Security benefits only)
• Instantly get proof of benefits.
• Print your SSA-1099.

If you do not receive benefits, you can use a personal Social Security account to:

• Get personalized retirement, spouse, or disability benefit estimates.
• Get your social security statement.
• Get instant proof that you do not receive benefits.

Social Security: Will Social Security be there when I retire?