The holiday season has arrived- a time of year that is steeped in tradition. Tradition is all about passing along certain beliefs and customs from one generation to the next. We’d like to suggest that you start a new tradition. No, we’re not suggesting you do away with the Christmas tree or menorah. Break the tradition of going to an office when you need to do business with Social Security.
Replace the old-fashioned way of doing business and embrace the new, easier, more convenient way-online at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Sometimes it’s a good idea to break an old tradition and make a new one. Many of the things your parents or grandparents did in a
Social Security office you can now do online. For example, you can request your “Social Security Statement” or use the “Retirement Estimator” to get an estimate of what your future benefits will be.
You can read or listen to our publications, find out whether you qualify for benefits- even apply for Social Security disability, etirement, and spouse’s benefits online from the comfort of home. Set up an online my Social Security account to get your benefit
verification letter, check your information, benefits, and earnings record, change your address or phone number, and start or change
your direct deposit. You also can go online to get a replacement Medicare card or appeal a medical decision made about your disability
claim. You can do all this and more at www.socialsecurity.gov.
The holiday season is a time filled with family and tradition. Go ahead and enjoy the light displays and holiday music. However, when
it comes to doing business with Social Security, join the millions of people and start a new tradition by going to www.socialsecurity.gov.
Monica Ochoa is the Public Affairs Specialist for Social Security Administration. Social Security Website