Social Security & You
By Brandon P. Smith, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist
You can access Social Security when you travel, whether you’re in the United States or in another country. Our online services page at ssa.gov/onlineservices provides you with a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your mobile phone, tablet, or computer.
Through our online services, you can:
- Find out if you qualify for benefits
- Apply for Social Security retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits
- Get your Social Security Statement
- Request a replacement Social Security card
- Appeal a decision
Do you receive Social Security benefits or Medicare? If so, you can create or log in to your personal my Social Security account to:
- Get your benefit verification letter
- Check your information and benefit amount
- Change your address and telephone number
- Start or change your direct deposit
- Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season
- Report your wages if you work and receive disability benefits or SSI
Create a personal my Social Security account today at ssa.gov/myaccount to take advantage of these easy-to-use features.
Roberta
Yes u can travel but u better let them know u are going to be traveling or u will wake up an not be able to access ur social security money. They actually turn it off u better have access to other money or u will be stuck somewhere till 10 days when u can get another card.