How do i know my social security benefits

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With your free, personal my Social Security account, you can receive personalized estimates of future benefits based on your real earnings, see your latest Statement, and review your earnings history. It even makes it easy to request a replacement Social Security Card or check the status of an application, from anywhere!

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How do i know my social security benefits

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Check the Status of your Social Security Application

Our online services let you get the information you need from anywhere, on any device. If you applied for Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can log in to or create a my Social Security account to check the status of your application.

How do i know my social security benefits

Your application status shows:

  • Date of filing.
  • Current claim location.
  • Servicing office location.
  • Scheduled hearing date and time.
  • Re-entry numbers for incomplete applications.
  • Publications that may be of interest to you, depending on your claim and current step in the process.

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Sign in to your account, scroll down to the “Your Benefit Application” section and select “View Details” to see your application status.

How do i know my social security benefits

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Creating a free my Social Security account takes less than 10 minutes. You can check the status of your application and get access to many other online services.

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If you have questions or need help understanding how to check the status of your Social Security application online, call our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 or visit your Social Security office. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Retirement Benefits (En español)

Social Security is part of the retirement plan for almost every American worker. It provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families. This section of our website helps you better understand the program, the application process, and the online tools and resources available to you.

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How do i know my social security benefits

How do i know my social security benefits

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