My Social Security online has been helping American citizens for more than 10 years. Not only can you apply for retirement or disability benefits online, but you can also make use of other services.
A recent announcement from the Administration unveiled that there will soon be an important change. This new update will affect the way clients access their my Social Security account.
A new way to sign in to your my Social Security
The Agency claims that Americans will no longer be able to sign in using their username and password. Therefore, you will have to sign in in a different way if that is what you used to log in.
Rather than using your username and password, you will need ID.me, Login.gov. So, make sure you have access to one of these 2 Credential Service Providers Social Security accepts.
Do not worry if you already have an ID.me or a Login.gov account. In this case, you can simply carry on using any of the two sign in methods whenever you need to use your my Social Security online services.
What should I do if I have a Social Security username only?
For your information, Social Security’s screens will help you get a Login.gov account. In this way, the Administration can offer a higher security level since there have been many identity thefts lately.
Not only will you be able to use Login.gov on SSA’s account. It will be helpful if you need to get other services from other agencies. Luckily, it is a fast and simple process.
Anyway, some people may need support to do so. There is support 24/7 on the phone and at https://www.login.gov/help/. If you would like to get more information about how to create an online account just visit https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10540.pdf.