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Why Create an Online Account?

Jane Burigsay, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Hawai‘i | Feb 1, 2019 | February - March 2019, Programs & Services | 0 comments

Graphic showing an add for signing up for your social security online accountMy Social Security gives you a personal online account you can securely use to check your Social Security information and do business with us. With a my Social Security account you can:

  • Keep track of your earnings and verify them every year;
  • Get an estimate of your future benefits if you are still working;
  • Get a replacement Social Security card if you meet certain criteria;*
  • Get a letter with proof of your benefits if you currently receive them; and
  • Manage your benefits:
  • Change your address or telephone number;
  • Start or change your direct deposit;
  • Get a replacement Medicare card; and
  • Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S.

To find services and set up an account, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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For questions, online applications or to make an appointment to visit a SSA office, call from 7am–5pm, Mon–Fri: 1-800-772-1213 (toll free)  |  www.socialsecurity.gov

*This service is not yet available for use with a driver’s license or state ID issued in Hawai’i.

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