Why is Social Security sending me a letter?
Whenever we send you a notice, it is because there is something you should know or do about your claim, benefit status or benefit amount. We send you a notice before we make a change to your benefit amount or eligibility. We will send a notice whenever we must tell you about activity on your case.
How can you tell if a Social Security letter is real?
If you receive a letter from Social Security and are not sure if it is real or not, you can verify it by calling 1-800-772-1213. SSA also encourages people to set up an account at My Social Security to be able to check notices and your benefits at any time.
What to do with a social security benefit verification letter?
It also serves as proof that you have applied for benefits or that you have never received Social Security benefits or SSI. You may also use your letter as proof for loans, housing assistance, mortgage, and for other income verification purposes. A Social Security benefit verification letter includes: the benefit you receive from us.
What to do if you do not understand a Social Security Letter?
Contact us if you do not understand a notice, or if you cannot do what we ask in the time allowed. Have the notice with you when you contact us, so we will be able to help you more quickly. We will explain the letter to you and help you do what you need to do to meet your responsibility.
When do we send you a Social Security Letter?
We also send letters that may ask you to call or come into the office, or to send information or documents. WHEN DO WE SEND YOU A NOTICE? Whenever we send you a notice, it is because there is something you should know or do about your claim, benefit status or benefit amount.
What does a social security notice look like?
WHAT DOES A NOTICE LOOK LIKE? A Social Security notice will have the following features: a heading that always includes the agency name usually the name of the Social Security program, and the type of notice. For example: a Social Security telephone number and the address for your local office. WHY DO WE SEND YOU A NOTICE?
