How to Set Up an Online Social Security Account - AARP
Nov 19, 2025 · About 86 million people have established My Social Security accounts, according to the SSA. You can use your account to: Get estimates of how much your monthly retirement benefit …
What Is a My Social Security Account? - AARP
Nov 19, 2025 · Follow these steps to create an online My Social Security account and get 24/7 access to your earnings history, estimated benefits and more.
Online Account Users Will See Login Changes - AARP
Jul 17, 2024 · The SSA launched My Social Security in 2012. Until a few years ago, people signing up for the service did so directly through the Social Security website, ssa.gov, creating a username and …
A Guide To Applying For Social Security Benefits - AARP
Apr 11, 2025 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.
How You Can Verify Your Identity with Social Security - AARP
Apr 16, 2025 · The quickest and easiest way to prove your identity with the SSA is through the My Social Security portal. The SSA uses two credentialing services, Login.gov and ID.me, that can confirm who …
How to Sign Up During Medicare Initial Enrollment Period - AARP
Jan 28, 2022 · In that case, you would still need to sign up for Medicare at 65 to avoid coverage gaps, even if you or your spouse is still working. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) …
How Do I Create an Online Medicare Account? - AARP
Dec 8, 2023 · If you haven’t signed up for Social Security retirement benefits yet or don’t qualify, you can have your Medicare premiums withdrawn directly from your bank account, either through Medicare’s …
Social Security to No Longer Allow Phone Call Verification
Apr 11, 2025 · Starting March 31, people applying for Social Security or changing banking information over the phone will be directed to use their My Social Security account at ssa.gov to verify their …
How Do Social Security and Medicare Work Together? - AARP
Nov 18, 2025 · In this role, the Social Security Administration (SSA) works with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to inform older Americans about their Medicare sign-up options, process …
How Do I Open a My Social Security Account? - AARP
It’s easy to open an account. Just go to ssa.gov/myaccount and enter your information.