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Have Happy Holidays with an Online Social Security Account

At Social Security, we hope your holidays are filled with joy and warmth. During this and every season, we want you to know that we are here to serve you. Did you know that our online services are available to help you do business with us in an easy, convenient, and secure way?

This holiday season give yourself a gift: create your free, personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create an account, you can:

• Apply for retirement, spouse, or disability benefits.
• Request a replacement Social Security card.
• Check your application or appeal status.
• Request a name change (in some cases you may have to visit your local office).

If you receive benefits, you can use your personal my Social Security account to:

• Change your address. (Social Security benefits only)
• Change your direct deposit information. (Social Security benefits only)
• Instantly get proof of benefits.
• Print your SSA-1099.

If you do not receive Social Security benefits, you can use a personal my Social Security account to:

• Get personalized retirement, spouse, or disability benefit estimates.
• Get your Social Security Statement.
• Get instant proof that you do not receive benefits.

You can use these services on the go or from the comfort of your home. Please visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount to view the services available to you.

If you cannot use our online services, you may be able to use our automated telephone services by calling 1-800-772-1213. Automated services are always available.

Have a safe, happy holiday season and know that we are here for you.

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Contributor Kirk Larson is the Washington State Social Security Public Affairs Representative.