NYAPRS Note: There are important changes coming from the Social Security Administration that could affect people who receive, apply, and/or who have lost their social security card. NYAPRS will continue to keep you informed of any future changes.
An Important Message from the Social Security Administration:
To meet the increasing demands for our service, we need to make changes to how we provide some services to our customers. To protect the integrity of the Social Security number and prevent fraud, we will discontinue providing Social Security number printouts effective August I, 2014. If you need proof of your Social Security number and you do not have your Social Security card, you will need to request a replacement Social Security card by completing the Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5) and providing the required documentation.
Also, effective October I, 2014, Social Security will stop providing benefit verification letters in our offices. You will still be able to get an instant letter online with a personal my Social Security account or you may call us toll-free to request a letter by mail.
See steps below for requesting a replacement Social Security card or obtaining your benefit verification letter. We also encourage you to visit www.socialsecurity.govto learn about the many convenient online services available to you.
Your Social Security card is your legal proof of your Social Security number. If you need proof of your number, and you can’t find your card, you will need a replacement card. To get a replacement card, you must complete an Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5), which you can find online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber. You also will need documents proving your identity, age and citizenship or lawful immigration status.
In most cases, you can take, or mail, your completed application and original documents to any Social Security office. Go to www.soclalsecuritygov/locatorto find the Social Security office or Social Security Card Center that serves your area. After processing, we will return your documents to you.
If you need proof of your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you can get a benefit verification letter online instantly through a my Social Security account. To create an account, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount,with my Social Security, you can easily view, print or save an official letter that includes proof of your:
Benefit amount and type;
� Medicare start date and withholding amount if applicable); and
� Age.
If you are unable to go online, you can call our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 ( TY 1-800-325-0778) to request your letter be mailed to you. You also can use your annual cost-of-living adjustment notice or SSA Form 1099 as proof of income from Social Security.