Online Services | SSA 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 Medicare benefits online
Social Security Access Social Security services online, including applying for benefits, checking applications, and managing your information conveniently and securely
Contact Social Security | SSA 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 letter, and much more
Get benefit verification letter | SSA It may be referred to as a "proof of income letter" or "benefit letter" and is personalized based on the status of your Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare coverage
Update direct deposit | SSA Your bank can send your updated direct deposit information directly to Social Security—no call or office visit required Ask your bank about enrolling through the Automated Enrollment (ENR) process
Contact Social Security By Phone | SSA If you cannot use our online services, we can help you by phone when you call your local Social Security office or our toll-free National 800 Number You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Office Locator
Make or change an appointment | SSA For example, you can: Apply for benefits Get or replace a Social Security card Update contact information Change your name Check your application status Update direct deposit Some tasks start online and need to be finished in an office, but starting online saves time We’ll help you schedule an appointment to visit when it’s needed
Check application or appeal status | SSA Many factors affect how long our review takes, including the type of application or appeal you submitted See where you're at in the process and when we expect to have a decision for you