The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a new tool designed to give millions of Americans easier access to their personal information and benefits.
According to a blog post from the SSA, the new online tool is called my Social Security and already, 97 million people are using the service.
This portal is a secure, convenient way for everyone, whether they’re currently receiving benefits or not, to manage their information and interact with the SSA 24/7.
“You don’t have to be retired, or even close to retirement, to take advantage of it,” the blog post reads. “It is the most convenient way to do business with us, from anywhere and from any device.”
The SSA has also made several new features that accountholders can use around the clock including:
Viewing their online “Social Security Statement” with age-based and earnings-based fact sheets
Viewing their Benefit Verification Letter
Viewing their form SSA-1099
In addition to these new options, the SSA also expanded its 24/7 access for many existing features, meaning Americans can securely manage their information and interact with the SSA whenever it’s most convenient for them.
The features include the ability to:
View their benefits and payment information
View their voluntary tax withholding information
Read messages in the Message Center
View their direct deposit information
View their current address information
View and update their preference selection
View and update special notice options
Access the Upload Documents tool
Access i454 for Continuing Disability Reviews
View their appointed representative payee selection
People can also receive personalized estimated benefits for their retirement, a spouse’s benefits and a letter confirming they are not receiving benefits.
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