If using the internet feels like a challenge, let your
grandchild be your guide. You’ll get your business done online, and they’ll be
proud to have helped their grandparent. Take advantage of your grandchild’s
computer skills and navigate Social Security’s website together!
Once your grandchild has
explained the basics of going online, you can use our website to find
information and services for everything from benefit planning, to filing
online, to replacing your lost
Medicare card.
Open your own my Social Security account for
easy access to benefit estimates. Your grandchild can help you navigate to www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount to set one up.
You can use our Benefit Planner tool at www.socialsecurity.gov/planners to learn if you’re
eligible for benefits, eligibility requirements, payment rates, and other rules
about receiving each type of benefit. And when you are ready to file for
retirement or disability benefits, you can do it online! To apply for survivors
benefits, you or your family will need to contact us by phone or visit an
office.
Once you’re receiving benefits
and have an account, you can continue to do business with us online with your my Social Security account.
You can get a benefit verification letter, change your address or phone number,
start or change direct deposit, get a replacement SSA-1099 for tax purposes, or
check your benefits. In the District of Columbia and many states, you may be
able to request a replacement Social Security card online. With the time you
save by using our online services, you’ll have more to spend with your
grandchild!
Make a date with your grandchild
to visit www.socialsecurity.gov together.
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