Workers can now access their Social Security data in just a few keystrokes thanks to a new feature on the Social Security Administration's website.
Workers can now access their Social Security data in just a few keystrokes thanks to a new feature on the Social Security Administration's website.
As of May 1, visitors to the site can create a My Social Security account that provides details regarding earnings and potential benefits. The online account replaces paper statements the Social Security Administration discontinued last year.
Registering for My Social Security
The My Social Security account is available to anyone age 18 or older. In order to register online, users must provide information that matches their Social Security record as well as data maintained by Experian, which is being used as an external authentication provider.
Once registered, workers can log into the account to find the following information:
- Lifetime Social Security earnings
- Estimates of retirement, disability and family benefits
- Estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes paid
- Information about Medicare and Social Security
- Points to consider for those nearing retirement age
For those unable to register for a My Social Security account, there is an option to request a paper statement. In addition, paper statements will be sent to workers once at age 25 and then annually at age 60 and in subsequent years.
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