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.

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Social Security is with you through life’s journey, helping you secure today and tomorrow. If you have questions, need information or want to apply for benefits, visit www.socialsecurity.gov, visit your local …

Jan 2, 2026 · You can get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time. However, if you are younger than full retirement age and make more than the yearly earnings limit, we will …

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.

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, download …

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You can ask your bank to send your direct deposit information to Social Security using the Automated Enrollment (ENR) process. This lets your bank send your information straight to Social Security, so …

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 worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died. …