How to verify your Social Security benefits?
In late 2021, the Social Security Administration announced that the average benefit for a retired worker ... if you wait until full your full retirement age (or longer) your monthly check will be larger. While this year's cost-of-living adjustment helps ...
How to contact Social Security benefits?
- Find the address of your local Social Security office
- Request a form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card, to:
- apply for an original Social Security card or a replacement card if yours was lost or stolen,
- request a name change on your card, or
- update or correct other information on your Social Security number record.
How to look up Social Security benefits?
- You must be at least 62 years old and must not have remarried since the worker (your child)'s death
- You cannot be entitled to your own, higher Social Security benefit; and
- You must be able to show that you received one-half of your financial support from the worker at the time of their death. ...
How can I See my Social Security statement online?
- Using your online my Social Security account. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one online. Go to Sign In or Create an Account. ...
- Calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778 ), Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; or
- Contacting your local Social Security office.
What is SSI for disabled people?
We are with those who need a helping hand. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides support to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources, as well as people age 65 and older who are not disabled but have limited income and resources.
Why do we pay disability benefits to people who can't work?
We pay disability benefits to those who can’t work because they have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death. Find out how Social Security can help you and how you can manage your benefits. LEARN MORE.
Online Services
We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security.
my Social Security
You can access many of our online services with a free my Social Security Account.
Online Services for Businesses, Governments, Organizational Payees and Third Parties
Use Business Services Online to report wages and use our other online services for businesses.
Social Security Statement
Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. It is useful for people of all ages who want to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history.
Sample Statement
We redesigned the Statement to make it easier for you to read and find the information you need!
Fact Sheets Added to Online Statement
We have added new fact sheets to accompany the online Statement. The fact sheets are designed to provide clarity and useful information, based on your age group and earnings situation. They can help you better understand Social Security programs and benefits.
How long does it take to create a secure social security account?
If you don’t have a my Social Security account, creating a secure account is very easy to do and usually takes less than 15 minutes.
When do you get a 1099 from Social Security?
An SSA-1099 is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from Social Security in the previous year so you know how much Social Security income to report to IRS on your tax return.
What is the SSA 1099?
There’s no need to visit a field office. An SSA-1099 is a tax form Social Security mails each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits.