March 5, 2015

SOCIAL SECURITY ANNOUNCES NEW ONLINE SERVICE FOR REPLACEMENT SSA-1099s

VitalChristinaBy Cristina Vital
Social Security Manager
Rock Island Social Security Office

Available to Recipients with a my Social Security Account

Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today announced the agency is expanding the online services available at www.socialsecurity.gov. Social Security beneficiaries are now able to quickly and easily obtain a replacement SSA-1099 from the agency’s website with a my Social Security account.

    “I am proud of our continued efforts to make it even easier for people to do business with us in a way that’s convenient for them, from the comfort of their home, office, or a library,” Acting Commissioner Colvin said. “Beginning this tax season, any my Social Security accountholder who misplaces their original SSA-1099 will be able to request an instant replacement from our menu of online services.”

Social Security sends SSA-1099s each January to everyone who receives Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits paid in the previous year and is used for tax purposes. Previously, people who lost their SSA-1099 had to call or visit a Social Security office to get a replacement or request one be mailed to them. With this new online service, people now only need to create a my Social Security account, or log into their existing one. Once there, they can view and print their SSA-1099 or request to have a new one mailed to them—all online.

my Social Security is a secure, online account people use beginning in their working years and continuing throughout the time they receive Social Security benefits. Once the account is created, it is used by people who are working to keep track of their earnings and to get estimates of future benefits. People already receiving benefits manage them with their account—changing their address, starting or changing direct deposit, getting a benefit verification letter, and more. In addition to those existing services, beneficiaries will now be able to immediately get their SSA-1099 replaced without needing to call or visit an office and often wait for a replacement form in the mail.

“Setting up a my Social Security account is quick, easy, and secure; plus it’s a great way to do business with Social Security,” Acting Commissioner Colvin said. “That’s why more than 16 million people have already taken advantage of our award-winning online services and experienced the new features available with their own accounts.”

In fact, a new my Social Security account is created every six seconds. For more information, please go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

YOUR FINAL FOUR FROM SOCIAL SECURITY

Since 1939, March has meant one thing in the world of sports: March Madness. In this tournament, 68 college basketball teams compete through the month until only the final four teams remain. Coaches gather their teams to drive home the gravity of the moment, reminding them that they’ve worked hard and that how they respond to the pressure directly
determines the outcome.

When it comes to retirement, you can secure your own winning outcome by teaming up with Social Security and taking advantage of services offered online. Start by opening a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. What can you do with a my Social Security account? Allow us to introduce you to my Social Security’s own final four.

•  Use your account to view your Social Security Statement and verify your earnings history each year. Your future
benefits are based on your recorded earnings.
•  Stay focused on your financial future by getting estimates of your retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, if you are still working.
•  Keep up the full-court press by managing your benefits, if you already receive them.
•  Get immediate proof of your current Social Security benefits or a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax purposes.

While everyone focuses on college basketball, create your own March Madness with Social Security. You can open your online my Social Security account during one of the commercial breaks.

Don’t wait until crunch time. Your moment is now. Take advantage of your own personal my Social Security account to stay on top of your annual earnings history and future benefit estimates. Staying ahead of the game is key to having a winning future in retirement. Social Security is a
dependable team player, assisting you to your retirement championship, and my Social Security is the Most Valuable Player on the court. Check out your final four at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

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