August 4, 2015

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY : Davenport, Iowa Office

Clayton-Powell,-LindaBy Linda Clayton-Powell
Social Security District Manager
Davenport, Iowa

SOCIAL SECURITY MARKS 8OTH ANNIVERSARY

Eighty years ago, on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. The new law guaranteed a basic income for retirees and, at the time, the unemployed.

Over the years, Social Security has expanded its safety net to provide benefits for retirees, people with disabilities and the chronically ill, and spouses and children of deceased workers. The agency has evolved to serve the needs of a changing America. Now, we’re celebrating this historic anniversary by looking at both our successful past, and the path to an even brighter future.

In our decades of experience, Social Security has evolved to meet the fast-paced demands of the digital world. Creating an online my Social Security account, for instance, let’s you view your Social Security Statement, verify the accuracy of your earnings record, and get estimates of future monthly benefits. Once you begin receiving Social Security benefits, you can use your online account to manage your record, including changing your address and phone number, checking your benefit information, changing your electronic payment method, obtaining an instant benefit verification letter or replacement SSA-1099/1042S and requesting a replacement Medicare card.  If you haven’t already, you can easily sign up for a my Social Security account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Our safe and secure online services allow you to apply for retirement, spouse’s, Medicare, and disability benefits from the comfort of your home. You can quickly complete an online retirement application at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline.

Looking to the future, we recently released our Vision 2025, a strategic plan to help us shape the future of Social Security service delivery and maintain clear communication with you. For more information about our vision for the next ten years, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/vision2025.

We look to the next 80 years with a renewed commitment to proudly serving Social Security customers throughout their lifetime, when and where they need us. See how Social Security has evolved over the years at www.socialsecurity.gov/history.

YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY RECORD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

With today’s technology, you may never have to go to an office or even make a phone call to do your business with Social Security.  Current workers and people who receive benefits can join the millions who already interact with the agency by computer or tablet by opening a free my Social Security account.  It is easy, safe, and, most
of all, secure.  You will only need a few minutes at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to sign up.

You are never too young to start thinking about your financial future.  A my Social Security account is very valuable for younger people who do not receive benefits yet.  Young workers can use the best free retirement and financial planning tool available.  Once you open a my Social Security account, you can have access to and — at the same time — download your Social Security Statement. With your Statement you can review:

•  Estimates of your potential future retirement and disability benefits;
•  Estimates of survivors benefits for your spouse and children, if you should die;
•  Your earnings record to confirm the accuracy; and
•  The estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you have paid.

If you already receive Social Security benefits, with a my Social Security account you can:

•  Get a benefit verification letter;
•  Change your address and phone number;
•  Start or change direct deposit of your benefits payment;
•  Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season; and
•  If you are signed up for Medicare, order a Medicare replacement card.

To open your free my Social Security account, you must be at least age 18 and have a:

•  valid email address;
•  Social Security number; and
•  U.S. mailing address.

It only takes a few minutes to sign up, and it is easy to do. There is an informative video and frequently asked questions on our website to help you.

So, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount and open your own, secure my Social Security account today.  Then you can join the millions who can plan, invest, and save for a secure retirement with confidence.

Filed Under: Retirement

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