No access to Social Security: Users who do not complete this procedure will lose their account

The Administration of Social Security of the United States (SSAfor its acronym in English) has implemented changes in its online access platform with the aim of improving security and simplifying access to services. As of August 31, 2024, the beneficiaries who used a username instead of an email address to enter “My Social Security“They had to migrate to the new platform”Login.gov“To continue managing your online accounts, according to official information of the SSA.

The transition to “Login.gov”It does not affect the payment of the benefits of Social Security. However, those who did not complete the migration process saw their access to the online platform blocked since September 2024, which prevents digital procedures such as the update of personal information, the consultation of account states and the application for additional benefits.

The SSA It recommends that beneficiaries who have not yet migrated to the new platform do so as soon as possible to avoid difficulties in managing their benefits. The registration process in “Login.gov”It requires the creation of an account with a valid email address, the establishment of a safe password and identity verification through the methods enabled by the platform.

He Social Security It is the largest financial assistance program in the United States, with more than 70 million beneficiaries, according to official data from the SSA. To access their benefits, people must have contributed to the program through taxes during their working life and meet the requirements established by the Federal Administration. In addition to retirement payments, beneficiaries can access other services, depending on the credits accumulated in the system.

Among the requirements to maintain an active account in the Social Securitythe SSA It requires that the information of the beneficiaries be updated. Changes at home, bank account or marital status should be notified to the administration to avoid inconveniences in receiving payments and other procedures.

Since October 2024, the SSA eliminated access to beneficiary accounts that did not make the transition from “My Social Security” to “Login.gov”Within the established period. This does not imply the loss of benefits, but the impossibility of performing online efforts until the migration process is completed.

The adjustment for the cost of living (LINEfor its acronym in English) of 2.5% by 2025 was already applied to the payments of the Social Security. According to the SSAthis increase responds to inflation and seeks to maintain the purchasing power of the beneficiaries. The announcement on this adjustment was made on October 10, 2024, in compliance with the usual administration calendar.

In addition to migration to “Login.gov“, the SSA It maintains recommendations for the beneficiaries to comply with their tax obligations associated with the benefits they receive. The declaration of income from Social Security It is mandatory for certain beneficiaries, depending on its level of income and marital status.

To receive official information and avoid fraud related to the Social Securitythe SSA He urges beneficiaries to review only the ads issued on their official website no longer share personal information with unauthorized third parties. In recent years, the Administration has reported an increase in fraud attempts through telephone calls and false emails that seek to obtain sensitive data from beneficiaries.

• Access your current account of “My Social Security”
• Select the option to migrate to “Login.gov”
• Create an account in “Login.gov”With a valid email address.
• Establish a safe password for your account.
• Verify your identity with the methods available on the platform.
• Confirm migration and access your services again from the Social Security.

The administration of Social Security It also offers assistance for those who have difficulties with migration to “Login.gov” Help can be obtained through telephone service and local offices of the SSAin addition to the online resources available on its official website.