Creating a my Social Security Account

Creating a my Social Security Account is very simple. Log into the Social Security site and go to the box that says “My Social Security.” Here you will be given simple steps to create your account. By setting up an account you are able to check the status of your claim, update your personal information and much more! While this is a great tool, we ask our clients to report any changes too as it’s important that we always have up-to-date information on your claim.

Here are some of the benefits of creating your account as listed on the SSA website:

If you do not receive benefits, you can:

1. Request a replacement Social Security card if you meet certain requirements.
2. Check the status of your application or appeal.
3. Get your Social Security Statement to review:
   • Estimates of your future retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.
   • Your earnings once a year to verify the amounts that we posted are correct.
   • The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you have paid.
4. Get a benefit verification letter stating that:
   • You never received Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicare.
   • You received benefits in the past, but do not currently receive them. (The letter will include the date your benefits stopped and how much you received that year).
   • You applied for benefits but have not received an answer yet.

If you receive benefits or have Medicare, you can:

1. Request a replacement Social Security card if you meet certain requirements.
2. Get your benefit verification letter.
3. Check your benefit and payment information and your earnings record.
4. Change your address and phone number.
5. Start or change direct deposit of your benefit payment.
6. Get a replacement Medicare card.
7. Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season.

Do you think you might qualify for Social Security Disability benefits based on the information above? If so, please contact us at The Keener Law Firm today at 770-955-3000. We are Social Security Disability experts and look forward to helping you get the benefits you have earned. Consultations are free and we don’t get paid unless you win your case.