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Celebrate Your Independence With Social Security

Celebrate Your Independence With Social Security

Every July, we celebrate the Day of the Independence of the United States. For nearly 90 years, our programs have helped provide financial independence to millions of hardworking people.

Social Security offers useful online tools like the Social Security Statement (Statement) and the benefits estimator tool that help people not yet receiving benefits. The Statement shows the benefits that you and your family may be entitled to with personalized fact sheets tailored to your age and earnings situation. The benefits estimator tool allows you to get estimates based on different ages you want to begin receiving benefits. These tools can help you plan the financial independence you deserve in retirement.

Don’t receive Social Security benefits? You can get the most of your online experience if you have a personal my Social Security account. You can:

· Get your Statement instantly.

· Request a replacement Social Security card. This service is currently available only to individuals having a valid driver’s license of government ID card issued by Washington D.C. or 46 participant states.

· Find out if you qualify for benefits.

· Appeal a decision we made on your claim.

Already receiving Social Security benefits? If so, you can use your personal my Social Security account to:

· Request a replacement Social Security card. This service is currently available only to individuals having a valid driver’s license of government ID card issued by Washington D.C. or 46 participant states.

· Get an instant benefit verification letter for Social Security and/or Medicare.

· Start or change your information for direct deposit. (Social Security beneficiaries only)

· Check your information and benefit amount.

· Change your address. (Social Security beneficiaries only)

· Request a replacement Medicare card.

· Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S instantly for tax season.

· Report your wages if you work and receive disability benefits. You can create your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Our blog at blog.ssa.gov features messages and information direct from our Acting Commissioner and other experts. You can subscribe and get an email each time we post a new blog so you can stay informed. From the blog, you can also connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

With so many services and helpful information available online, we are here for you when it’s convenient for you. Be sure to tell friends and family about all they can do with us from any device at www.ssa.gov.

For more information on Social Security’s benefits and services, please call 1-800-772-1213, access www.socialsecurity.gov or visit your local Social Security office.

By Víctor Rodríguez
Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security Administration
For the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico
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