Why Social Security's Latest Change Is 'Terribly Important' for Millions

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Why Social Security's Latest Change Is 'Terribly Important' for Millions
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Beneficiaries who had an online account under my Social Security registered before September 18, 2021, must transition to a Login.gov account.

Millions of Social Security recipients have been affected as the Social Security Administration says it is moving away from one login portal to another.Beneficiaries who had an online account under my Social Security registered before September 18, 2021, must transition to a Login.gov account to maintain access to their online account.'my Social Security is a safe and secure way for people to do business with us,' Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley said in a news release.

That can mean up to 8 percent extra per year.Americans use a my Social Security account for many reasons beyond just collecting benefits. Users also can request a replacement Social Security card, manage benefits and look at your Social Security statement.The Login.gov website is for Americans accessing an array of government accounts. It also requires an extra two-step authentication, preventing others from gaining access to your account.

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