Did you know that effective August 1, 2014, Social Security has announced it will discontinue providing Social Security Number printouts? This policy has changed in order to prevent against fraud and protect the integrity of the Social Security Number. To request a replacement Social Security card, one must file Form SS-5. On the form you must provide a document to prove your identity, which can include a U.S. driver’s license, U.S. State issued identification card or a U.S. passport.
Also, effective October 1, 2014, Social Security will no longer provide benefit verification letters in their offices. You will have to go online to My Social Security Account to print out an instant letter online. Your other option is to call Social Security toll free at 1-800-772-1213 to request a letter by mail.
Visit Social Security online for more information about benefits available to you.
Keeping you informed are the trusted attorneys from Browning & Meyer Co., LPA. Please contact our law office with any questions about your social security benefits or other estate planning needs.