Rights & Benefits Information
Changes Are Coming to How You Access Social Security’s Online Services By Dawn Bystry, Associate
ALTCS Workshops Learn about the Arizona Long Term Care System, including what it is, what it takes to be eligible for the program, and what kind of services are available once a person becomes eligible. This workshop is a great place to start when you are considering ALTCS for yourself or for a loved one.
Commissioner, Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
We’re making changes to the way you access Social Security’s online services, including your personal my Social Security account. The changes will simplify your sign-in experience and align with federal authentication standards. At the same time, we’re continuing to provide safe and secure access to our online services. If you created your my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, you will still be able to use your username and password to sign in. However, you will not be able to do so for much longer. In the near future, all users will need to have an account with one of our two Credential Service Providers (CSP) – Login. gov or ID.me – to access your personal my Social Security account and other online services. To learn more, read our press release. If you have an existing Login.gov or ID.me account, you do NOT need to create a new one. And, if you can access your personal my Social Security account through
Login.gov or ID.me, you don’t need to take any action. What to do if you don’t have a Login.gov account. To avoid any disruptions in accessing Social Security’s online services you may want to transition your account now by signing in with your Social Security username. Our online instructions will guide you through the process of creating a new account with Login. gov. Once you successfully link your personal my Social Security account with your new Login.gov account, you’ll get a confirmation screen and have immediate access to our online services. In the future, you’ll sign in to your account with Login.gov and not your Social Security username. Login.gov offers 24/7 customer phone and chat support to answer your questions. “We encourage you to make the transition to Login.gov or ID.me now before the username option goes away later this year.”
Registration is required for both the in-person workshop and online webinar. To register , go to: https://bit.ly/3KldFP2 , or call Donna DeLeon at (520) 305-3450. Please join us on Zoom from your computer, tablet, or phone. Date: October 23rd Fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location may be subject to change. Eventbrite registration will reflect the most up-to- date location information. The webinar is available by telephone or via Zoom on a computer or smart device. Please join us in person. Date: September 25th Location: The Katie | 600 S. Country Club Rd.
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Pima Council on Aging
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