Nov 19, 2025 · Follow these steps to create an online My Social Security account and get 24/7 access to your earnings history, estimated benefits and more.

Nov 19, 2025 · As the Social Security Administration stops sending paper account statements you should open a My Social Security online account to manage benefits.

Jul 17, 2024 · If you made a My Social Security account with a username, that option will change this year. Login.gov and ID.me accounts will remain the same.

Oct 10, 2018 · If you have a My Social Security account, you can download a copy of your SSA-1099, which details your Social Security benefits for tax reporting.

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Mar 24, 2021 · Use your My Social Security Account to check the status of a disability application or appeal. Here's what else to know about managing your case.

Apr 11, 2025 · The Social Security Administration will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying to confirm their identity over the phone. Learn about this change.

Apr 29, 2025 · Callers pretend to be from Social Security to scam people out of their personal information. Here's how you can identify a scammer.

Apr 16, 2025 · You can still confirm your ID online, on the phone or in person when applying for benefits. Here's how social security confirms your ID.

Oct 10, 2018 · The SSA regularly recalculates your benefits each year based on recent work records and earnings. Learn more about how the SSA recalculates your benefits.