10/23/2025
🚨 Federal Government Shutdown Update: Social Security Services Remain Available 🚨
Although the federal government is currently shut down, Social Security payments will continue without interruption — and your payment dates will remain the same.
Social Security offices are open, but please note that some in-person services are limited during this time.
💻 Access Social Security Services Online!
You can manage many of your Social Security needs safely and conveniently from home with a personal my Social Security account.
With your online account, you can:
✅ Request a replacement Social Security or Medicare card
✅ Apply for benefits
✅ Check your application or appeal status
✅ Access benefit verification letters
✅ Review your earnings history
✅ Change your address or direct deposit
✅ View your latest statement
✅ Print your 1099
✅ Access your Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) notice up to 3 weeks earlier if you sign up for digital delivery before November 20
🌐 Go Digital – Create Your Account Today!
If you’re 18 or older, have a Social Security Number, and a valid email address, you can easily create a my Social Security account online.
If you already have a Login.gov or ID.me account, you can sign up even faster.
🔗 Create or Log In to Your Account:
https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount
📘 Learn more on the Social Security Matters Blog:
https://blog.ssa.gov
The Official Blog of the Social Security Administration.
