By Raul Rodriguez Cota
29 Jul 2024, 11:41 AM EDT
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that millions of people who created a My Social Security online account before September 18, 2021, will need to switch to a Login.gov account to continue accessing their online services.
This change is intended to simplify the secure login process for users.
According to the SSA, approximately 46 million of the 86 million My Social Security account holders need to make this transition.
Although a deadline for completing the switch has not yet been set, more than 5 million users have already migrated to Login.gov.
My Social Security accounts are free and offer personalized tools, allowing users to apply for and manage benefits, estimate future benefits, and request replacement Social Security cards.
Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley said the update provides a safer way for people to conduct business with the agency.
To make the change, users must log in to their current accounts and follow the instructions to link to Login.gov.
Those who already have a Login.gov or ID.me account do not need to take any additional action.
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