Use your personal my Social Security account to access your benefit verification letter, request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card, apply for benefits, and much more.

With this free and secure account, you can request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive.

We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and …

You can use our online services to apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit verification …

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Benefits Retirement You worked and paid Social Security taxes. Family Your current or ex-spouse worked and paid Social Security taxes. Disability You have a condition and expect it to affect your ability to work for a year or more or will result in death. Survivor Your spouse or ex-spouse …

Benefit types Find out which Social Security benefits can help you based on your circumstances. If you already get benefits, visit our Manage benefits page to learn how to make changes, …

Effective June 7, 2025, Login.gov and ID.me are now the only sign in options to use Social Security’s online services. We have removed the option to sign in using a Social Security …

Use your personal my Social Security account to access your benefit verification letter, request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card, apply for benefits, and much more.

Find out how to plan for your Social Security Retirement benefit and what you need to do once you start getting your payment.