How do you change your social security address

Here's a solid guide of how to change your address if you are living in the U.S.

How do you change your social security address

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For those who are either getting Social Security benefits or are enrolled in Medicare, you can register a chenge of address through an online My Social Security account. You need to click on a link that appears as 'My Profile' that will be on the right side of your screen.

Click on 'Update Contact Information' and please register your new address. Amongst the options, you will have the chance to pick between making the change immediately or in the future at a date of your choosing. After you have reviewed your new information, click on 'Submit'. You will be good to go after that.

What happens if I don't have an online account?

In case you need it, you can also use the 'My Social Security' account to modify your phone number that you gave to the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you still haven't issued an online account, please call the SSA in order to report your new address or contact information to the customer service line. The number is 800-772-1213 or you can also visit your closest SSA national customer service office.

Google will have the address of the nearest one you can visit. All local offices were closed during the peak of the pamdemic but most of them have been opened since April 7. However, the SSA recommends you call them in order to make an appointment instead of trying to just walk-in and wait for a long time to speak to one of their staff members.

Always keep in mind that you need to have a U.S. mailing address in order to use My Social Securitybenefits. If you are getting the Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you can utilize the online service in order to check your address but you can't modify it. In order to make any modifications, please contact the SSA directly.

    Do you need to notify Medicare about an address change? You go through Social Security for that. There are three ways to change your Social Security address: online, over the phone, or in person.

    We’ll take you through the Social Security change of address process.

    Whenever you contact Social Security for any reason, it’s always a good idea to have your Social Security number (SSN) handy – and your card.

    Why does Medicare need my address?

    Medicare needs your address to send you important information, such as the Medicare & You handbook each year, and your quarterly Medicare Summary Notice. But you go through Social Security, not Medicare, to report an address change to Medicare.

    You can make updates to your Medicare change of address with Social Security:

    • Online (see next section, below)
    • Over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, from 7AM to 7PM in all time zones
    • In person at your local Social Security office

    Social Security will automatically update your address with Medicare.

    You may be wondering, “Can I change my Social Security address online?” It’s easy and fast to change your address online with the Social Security Administration (SSA) if you have a “my Social Security” account online. You have to be receiving SSA benefits to create this account.

    Here’s how to change your address with Social Security, once you’ve set up a “my Social Security” account:

    1. Log into your “my Social Security” account.
    2. Click My Profile on the right side of the screen.
    3. Click Update Contact Information.
    4. Enter your new address.
    5. If your mailing address is the same as your residential address (where you live), check the “This mailing address is also my residence” box.
    6. Set the date when you want this change to go into effect. Under “What date would you like to schedule this update?
    • Select Today if you want the update to happen as soon as possible.
    • Click On a later date if, for example, you won’t be in your new home right away. If you choose this option, it lets you set the effective date for this change.
    1. Verify your phone information and change it if needed.
    2. Click Next. Review the information and click Submit if it’s correct, or Edit if it’s not.

    If you don’t have a “my Social Security” account and you don’t want to create one, call Social Security to report your address change. To create an account, visit the Social Security website, ssa.gov. Make sure you have your Social Security number (SSN) handy.

    Important to know:

    • Your information (besides the new address, when you’re first reporting it) must match the information Social Security has in its records.
    • If you’re getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or you don’t have a U.S. mailing address, you may not be eligible to create a “my Social Security” account.
    • You also need a valid email address to set up a “my Social Security” account.

    Will I be charged to change my address?

    It doesn’t cost anything to change your address with Social Security (or Medicare).

    You don’t need a form to change your address with Social Security and Medicare. You’d fill out a Social Security change of address form if you used a “my Social Security” account online, as described above.

    Can I change my address via the mail?

    Yes, you can make your Social Security address change through the mail. Just send them a letter. Include your full name, SSN (Social Security number), old address, new address, and your spouse’s full name and SSN if applicable. Be sure to sign and date the letter.

    Send the letter to your local Social Security office.

    What if my Medicare card has gone to my old address?

    Generally the post office isn’t supposed to forward Social Security or Medicare mail. Your Medicare card should be returned to the sender (Social Security). When the agency has your new address, it will send the card.

    Here’s why you might want to keep the Social Security Administration (SSA) notified of any address changes. For one thing, if the SSA can’t contact you, they will stop paying your benefits.

    According to the SSA website: “Failure to report a change may result in an overpayment. If you’re overpaid, we’ll recover any payments not due to you. If you fail to report changes in a timely way or you intentionally make a false statement, we may stop your benefits. For the first violation, your benefits will stop for 6 months; for the second violation, 12 months; and for the third, 24 months.”

    Change of Address 8822 form – IRS

    When you move, you also need to notify the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS is the government agency that collects taxes. Filling out this form is not the same as notifying Social Security or Medicare of your change of address.

    To find the IRS Change of Address 8822 form, click here, or go to the irs.gov website and search on “change of address form.”

    You may want to gather all the information you need to fill out the form:

    • Your name and your spouse’s name (if applicable)
    • Your Social Security number (SSN) and your spouse’s SSN
    • Your prior address (where you’re moving from)
    • Your new address
    • Your spouse’s prior address, if different from yours

    Where do you send the IRS change of address form? It depends on where you live. See the back of the form (page 2) for that information.

    You can also file a change of address with the IRS:

    • When filing your tax return, if your address change happened before filing the return. Enter the new address on the tax return.
    • In a letter to the IRS, if you include the information in the bulleted list above. Mail it to the appropriate IRS address listed on the back of your tax forms.’

    It may take 4-6 weeks for the IRS to process your address change.

    Planning a household move? If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, a stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, or a Medicare Supplement insurance plan, you’ll need to notify your plan as well. To start comparing plans in your new area, enter your zip code on this page.

    Do I have to notify Social Security of address change?

    Social Security provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to workers and their dependents. If you get benefits now but you've moved, you must change the mailing address you use for your benefits. If you've moved, even if you're not getting benefits now, you may still want to change your address.

    How do I change my address on my Social Security account?

    If you get Social Security benefits (retirement, survivors, or disability) or are enrolled in Medicare, you can change your address or direct deposit information online using the My Profile tab in your personal my Social Security account. You can also decide when the change will take effect.

    Do I need to update my SSN if I move to another state?

    No, moving to a different state within the U.S. won't affect your benefits as long as you have a valid social security card. You would only need to inform the Social Security Administration's local office about the change in your address, with details about your new address.