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  • Replacing a Medicare card Updated You can request a replacement Medicare card online .  To make your online request, you will need your: Name as it appears on your most recent Social Security card; Social Security number; and...
  • Effect of full retirement age on disability benefits Updated When you reach full retirement age , we will automatically convert your disability benefits to retirement benefits. Starting the month you reach retirement age, you will get benefits with no limit on...
  • Length of time to receive approval or denial decision on disability claim The length of time it takes to receive a decision on your disability claim is from three to five months.  It can vary depending on several factors, but primarily on: The nature of your...
  • Reporting the death of someone getting benefits Updated Report the death by calling toll free, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please have the deceased person's Social Security number...
  • Average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker The average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker was about $1,230 at the beginning of 2012. This amount changes monthly based upon the total amount of all benefits paid and the total...
  • Social Security's Death Master File You can purchase a copy of the Social Security Death Master File through the National Technical Information Service  (NTIS), part of the Department of Commerce. Social Security does...
  • Legal requirements to provide your Social Security number The Social Security number was originally devised to keep an accurate record of each individual’s earnings, and to subsequently monitor benefits paid under the Social Security program. However...
  • Processing time for Social Security card applied for at birth Each state or jurisdiction has different processing times.  See the  Social Security Card Application at Birth: Average State Processing Times chart to find out how long your state takes to...
  • Request a Social Security number for a newborn Updated You will have an option to complete this request at the hospital when you apply for your baby's birth certificate. The state agency that issues birth certificates will share your child's information...
  • Options for direct deposit Updated You can start, cancel or change your direct deposit by: Using Social Security Direct Deposit   (Only retirement, disability, or survivors benefits recipients may use this option); or...