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here are countless reasons why you can benefit from using your personal my Social Security account. Here are five that highlight why opening an account today can help you and the people you love.
Saving you time There’s no need to leave your home when using the features of my Social Security. You may think you need to speak with a Social Security representative to check your application status, set up or change direct deposit, or request a replacement Social Security card. All you have to do is log in or create an account at www.ssa. gov/myaccount.
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rity account? This allows you to verify if your employers reported When you open an account, your earnings to us correctly. it prevents someone else from This is very important. Accurate possibly creating an account in wage reporting will ensure your name. And, we you get the benefits use the two-step you earned when authentication to by you begin receivverify you are the ing benefits. one logging in to your account. Planning for Your personal information is your Future very important to Retirement planus. You can access ning is essential for a your personal information secure future. The Retiresafely and securely using my ment Calculator lets you enter Social Security. the age or date when you expect
calculating the estimated benefit amount. You can also view your estimated disability benefit on the Estimate Benefits page.
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A personal my Social Security account gives you the control to conduct your Social Security business wherever and whenever you want without needing to speak with a representative. You can check the status of your claim, get an instant proof of benefits Home Where You’ll letter or copy of yourisSSA-1099, and more. And people in most states can request a replacement Social Security card. Check to begin receiving benefits to out www.ssa.gov/myaccount and generate an estimated benput yourself control. Home is Where You’llinFind Us efit amount. If you enter your
Elizabeth Pivonka
Reassurance Did you know you can see your entire work history with your personal my Social Secu-
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