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In reply to the discussion: Social Security recipients must update their online accounts. Here's what to know. [View all]PoindexterOglethorpe
(26,293 posts)26. I'm pretty sure signing in to SS is NOT mandatory.
I'm 75. Been collecting SS for nine years now. Never had problems of any kind logging in. And for what it's worth, I'm old enough that I was able to collect on my ex husband's SS starting when i turned 66. A month or so before my 70th birthday SS sent me a notice telling me I'd now be collecting my own, and what it would be.
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Social Security recipients must update their online accounts. Here's what to know. [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Jul 16
OP
Its a bit complicated but once you get it setup and get in the habit of using it you will be fine.
honest.abe
Jul 22
#42
I know the amount I get and when it's suppose to arrive. I'll probably fill out new login at some point, though.
Silent Type
Jul 16
#4
Every time they notify me, it's through my P.O. box - the same place they send my tax forms to.
Talitha
Jul 16
#17
I called Social Security today to try establish receiving my husband's SS.
SleeplessinSoCal
Jul 16
#16
Thanks for the info - I just went in and set up Login.gov as my Social Security login option and it's working fine.
NBachers
Jul 16
#27
One kind of feels they should do it, so some hacker doesn't try to set it up...
NowsTheTime
Jul 16
#29