Social Security & You
By Brandon P. Smith, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
Your online personal my Social Security account is here for you at every stage of your career. You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from it. Most people can conduct their Social Security business online with their account without contacting Social Security, whether they receive benefits or not.
If you are not currently receiving benefits, use your personal my Social Security account to:
- Request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia)
- Estimate your future benefits
- Get instant proof that you do not receive benefits
- Check the status of your Social Security application when you decide to apply for benefits
- Review your earnings history
If you already receive Social Security benefits, use your account to:
- Request a replacement Social Security card (in most states and the District of Columbia)
- Get instant proof that you receive benefits
- Set up or change your direct deposit
- Change your address
- Request a replacement Medicare card
- Get an instant copy of your Social Security 1099 (SSA-1099) or SSA-
- Opt out of receiving certain notices by mail and instead receive them in the secure Message Center
Please let your family and friends know that they can create their personal my Social Security account today at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Save time and go online.
