The Social Security Administration (SSA) has updated the Social Security Statement, the report that conveys information regarding earnings and future Social Security benefits.
The statement, available online through the My Social Security portal and by mail, is shorter, uses visuals and plain language, and includes fact sheets tailored to a person’s age and earnings history. It also includes information regarding how much a worker and family members could expect to receive in Social Security benefits and a personalized earnings history. The revision followed extensive research, review, and testing by the SSA.
U.S. citizens age 18 or older can easily view their redesigned Social Security Statement online by creating a my Social Security account; more than 61 million people have already created those accounts. People age 60 or older who do not receive benefits and do not have an account will receive their Social Security Statement by mail three months before their birthday.
“One of my top priorities is to provide information to people in clear and plain terms about Social Security’s programs and services,” said Acting Commissioner Kijakazi in a press release. “The streamlined Social Security Statement contains clear messaging and makes it easier to find information at a glance, helping to simplify our complex programs for the public,” he continued.
Taking a Look
Examples of the new Social Security Statement and fact sheets are available at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/statement.html. The SSA suggests that workers should check their statement at least once a year for accuracy.
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