The Social Security Administration has introduced the expansion of online services for residents of Arkansas which is available through its my Social Security portal at ssa.gov. Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced Arkansas residents can use the portal for many replacement Social Security number (SSN) card requests. This will allow people to replace their SSN card from the comfort of home or office, without the need to travel to a Social Security office.The agency is conducting a gradual roll out of this service; Arkansas is one of the states, plus the District of Columbia, where the option is also available. Throughout 2017, the agency will continue to expand the service option to other states. Online services mean shorter wait times for the public in the more than 1,200 Social Security offices across the country and allows staff more time to work with customers who have extensive service needs.
U.S. citizens age 18 or older and who are residents of Arkansas can request a replacement SSN card online by creating a my Social Security account. In addition, they must have a U.S. domestic mailing address, not require a change to their record; such as a name change; and have a valid drivers license, or state identification card in some participating states.
My Social Security is a secure online hub for doing business with Social Security. According to SSA, more than 31 million people have created an account. In addition to Arkansas residents replacing their SSN card through the portal, current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their account-change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter, or request a replacement SSA-1099. Medicare beneficiaries can request a replacement Medicare card without waiting for a replacement form in the mail. Account holders still in the workforce can verify their earnings history and obtain estimates of future benefits by looking at their Social Security Statement online.
For more information about this new online service, visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/.
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