Never Too Late - October 2022

Rights & Benefits Information ALTCS Workshop

Change Your Address and Phone Number Online with my Social Security By Stephen McGraw , Director, Division of Strategic Communications

Learn about the Arizona Long Term Care System, including what it is, what it takes to be eligible for the program, and what kinds of services are available once a person becomes eligible. A great place to start when you are considering ALTCS for yourself, or for a loved one.

option to create your new my Social Security account with one of our two credential partners: Login.gov or ID.me. • Login.gov is the public’s one account for simple, secure, and private access to participating U.S. government agencies. • ID.me is a single sign- on provider that meets the U.S. government’s online identity proofing and authentication requirements. Please note, if you already have a Login.gov or ID.me account, you can select the appropriate button to sign in with either one and access your personal my Social Security account. If you previously verified your identity with Login.gov or ID.me , you don’t need to do so again. If you don’t have a Login.gov or ID.me account, please select the “Create an Account” link to start the one- time registration process. If you create a new Login. gov credential, we will still complete the identity verification part, so you will need to provide some personal information to us. You will also receive an activation code from us to complete the process. Remember, you can do much of your business with us online.

If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account. Once you create your account, you can update your contact information from your preferred location. This feature is available for people who receive retirement, survivors, or disability benefits, along with Medicare enrollees. If you receive Supplemental Security Income, you can check the address that we have on record with your account. Visit our my Social Security webpage (https://www.ssa. gov/myaccount/) to get started. To create an account, you must: • Be at least 18 years old. • Provide a valid email address. • Have a Social Security number (SSN). • Provide a U.S. mailing address (includes military addresses, APO/FPO/DPO, AE, AP, or AA). Once you have a valid email address, you are ready to create your personal my Social Security account. When you visit my Social Security , select the “Create an Account” button. You will have the

Please join us in person. Topic: ALTCS Workshop Time: October 13, 2:30 — 4 p.m. Location: The Katie, 600 S Country Club Rd

To register , go to: https://altcsoct22.eventbrite.com, or call Donna DeLeon at 520.305.3450. The ALTCS workshop is held every month on the second Thursday. Participants who would prefer a virtual training are invited to register for our November training held on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Participants are asked to socially distance themselves; masks are optional. Space is limited; please register soon.

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