It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to ...

The Administration announced 24/7 access to the My online portal starting in mid-July as part of a broader customer service ...

Many News 8 viewers say they get their Social Security benefits and have never created an online account. They want to know if they need to do this. The answer is no.

They'll probably need to open a my Social Security account of their own to figure this out. The benefit estimator tool also lets you test out different future income projections so you can see how ...

Many News 8 viewers say they get their Social Security benefits and have never created an online account. They want to know if they need to do this. The answer is no.

When you first open your account, you'll need to provide your name, Social Security number, and other identifying information. Then, you'll have to answer some identity verification questions.

You can quickly do this through your my Social Security account. You can also update your direct deposit information here. This used to take up to 30 days to process.