To meet the new requirements to verify your identity, sign up for an online ‘My Social Security’ account: https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/
If
you can’t go to an office in person, you are going to need an
online account if you are asked to verify your identity. The full
process to get a 'My Social Security' account can take a few weeks.
In addition to the loops you have to jump through online, they also
mail you paperwork that you must respond to. It's best to get the
account dialed in as soon as you can. You may want to get started
today. We have more information for you below.
https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/
"Social
Security Protocols Are Changing March 31!" (Update: Recent
reports indicate that the start date is being paused for two weeks,
and that the requirements will only apply to Social Security
Retirement. However, this administration keeps changing things. It
is probably a good idea to get your 'My Social Security' account
dialed in no matter what kind of Social Security you depend on, as
soon as possible.)
“ . . . people who claim benefits can
no longer verify their identity with the SSA over the phone.
Individuals looking to apply for benefits or change their payment
information must do so either online or in person.” *
Sign
up for an online 'My Social Security' account here:
https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/
We just went through the
sign in process, and it isn’t fast. Be prepared to give them your
exact name as it appears on your Social Security Card, and to receive
a code via email, text message, and voice over the phone. (There are
some other options as well. They require multiple authentication
methods). Then they will be mailing some paperwork that must be
responded to, to verify your mailing address. They explained that it
could take several weeks to receive the paperwork.
If you
need help, ask a friend, neighbor, or family member. If you know
someone who might need help, please give them a call and offer to
stop by and help. If they don't have a computer maybe you can bring a
laptop along, use your smart phone, or maybe sign up to use a
computer at the local library. (If they do need help, they are going
to need help every time they need to contact Social Security, so
please make a record of the email address(es) and passwords, etc. so
other folks can help them if needed.)
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Quotes from the following article, which includes more
information.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/social-security-protocols-are-changing-march-31-what-to-know/ar-AA1BDHb6?ocid=BingNewsVerp
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