Jun 16, 2020 · The SSA offers secure sign-in via Login.gov and ID.me to guard against identity theft. Scammers who obtain your Social Security number and address through phishing, data breaches or other means can go online and set up a My Social Security account in your name, if you haven’t already done so.

Dec 26, 2024 · Request an SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S form, which details your benefit income for tax purposes. Notify the SSA of a change of address or phone number. You can also apply for retirement benefits, Medicare or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online.

Sep 23, 2024 · According to SSA data, applications for SSDI increased from a little over 2.3 million in the 2008 fiscal year, just before iClaim was introduced, to about 3 million in 2011. The share of claims that were filed online nearly tripled over the same period, from 11.1 percent to 32.9 percent. Today, around 60 percent of SSDI applications are filed ...

Oct 10, 2018 · An SSA-1099, also known as a Social Security Benefit Statement, details income from Social Security payments. The Social Security Administration mails SSA-1099s every January to U.S. citizens and residents who received benefits the previous year so they can include the information on their tax returns.

Oct 10, 2018 · My Social Security is an online service provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows you to review your earnings history, check current or future benefits, and access many other Social Security services. You must be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security number and a valid email address to create an account.

Dec 4, 2024 · To schedule an office visit, call the SSA’s national help line at 800-772-1213 or contact your local office. You can also access many SSA services online, if you have a My Social Security account, or by phone.

Oct 10, 2018 · For retirement benefits, spousal benefits and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you can also apply online, in which case it helps to have a My Social Security account. Here are some basic guidelines on applying for various benefits.

Oct 10, 2018 · Funeral directors can report deaths to the Social Security Administration (SSA) in most cases. Social Security provides a form for this purpose. In addition, vital-statistics offices in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C., have implemented Electronic Death Registration, a web-based system that aims to deliver death information to ...

Oct 10, 2018 · If you don't have an online account, report your new address or contact information by calling the SSA's national customer service line (800-772-1213) or calling or visiting your local Social Security office. For office visits, Social Security recommends calling in advance to schedule an appointment.

Oct 10, 2018 · You may want to assemble all the documents you need ahead of time; the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a handy, and lengthy, checklist. You can also apply by telephone at 800-772-1213 or make an appointment at your local SSA office to apply in person with help from a Social Security representative.