Social Security Announces New Online Services Available with a "my Social Security" Account

Social Security  is expanding the services available with a my Social Security account, a personalized online account that people can use beginning in their working years and continuing throughout the time they receive Social Security benefits.  

Use a my Social Security online account to:
  • Get your benefit verification letter;
  • Check your benefit and payment information and your earnings record;
  • Change your address and phone number; and
  • Start or change direct deposit of your benefit payment.
  • Get your Social Security Statement, to review:
    • Estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivors benefits;
    • Your earnings record; and
    • The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid.