For example, you can: Apply for benefits. Get or replace a Social Security card. Update contact information. Change your name. Check your application status. Update direct deposit. Some tasks …

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Disability You have a condition and expect it to affect your ability to work for a year or more or will result in death. Survivor Your spouse or ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. …

Jan 2, 2026 · You can get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time. However, if you are younger than full retirement age and make more than the yearly earnings limit, we will …

You can ask your bank to send your direct deposit information to Social Security using the Automated Enrollment (ENR) process. This lets your bank send your information straight to Social Security, so …

You can use our online services to apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit verification letter, and much …

Based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-W) from the third quarter of 2024 through the third quarter of 2025, Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) …

It may be referred to as a "proof of income letter" or "benefit letter" and is personalized based on the status of your Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare coverage.

Sep 19, 2025 · The Official Blog of Social Security Securing Today and Tomorrow Securing today and tomorrow starts with being informed. Learn more about our tools, online services, and how our …

Learn more about what you'll be asked before creating a my Social Security account.