Social Security Recipients Must Create New Account to Access Online Services

People without an account can be blocked from accessing services such as requesting a replacement social security card or estimating future benefits.
Social Security Recipients Must Create New Account to Access Online Services
A Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury in Washington on Oct. 14, 2021. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Friday that beneficiaries will have to use a new login method to access information regarding their benefits.

At present, the SSA’s “my Social Security” online platform allows beneficiaries to access services such as checking the status of their application, managing the benefits, estimating future benefits, and requesting a replacement social security card.
Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.