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But seasons are not the only
things that change. When it comes to some changes, we at Social
Security need to know about them.
If you receive Social Security
benefits, there are certain things that we need to know about you in
order to continue paying your benefits. Here is a reminder of some
of the most important reporting responsibilities for people who
receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Your address. Even
if you receive your payments by direct deposit or debit card (as
most people do), we still need a good mailing address so we can get
in touch with you when we need to. You can inform us of a change of
address, as well as telephone number, at our website,
www.socialsecurity.gov.
Your direct deposit
information. If your payments go to your financial institution
for direct deposit, you need to notify us of any changes. If you
change your account information without letting us know, your
payment could go to the wrong place. You can change your deposit
information at our website,
www.socialsecurity.gov.
Your work, if disabled.
If you receive disability benefits, we need to know about any work
you do. If you start work, stop work, or have any change in your
work, hours, or pay, we need to know.
Your living
arrangements, if you receive SSI. People who receive SSI are
paid, in part, based on financial need. Payments may change based on
your living arrangements. Because of that, we need to know how many
people are in your household and how the expenses are shared. There
are other things we need to know about, such as if you’re
institutionalized, if you’re no longer able to handle your finances,
or if you’ve been convicted of a crime.
Learn more about reporting
responsibilities for people receiving retirement or survivors
benefits at
www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10077.html.
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Learn more about reporting
responsibilities for people receiving Social Security disability
benefits at
www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10153.html.
Learn more about reporting
responsibilities for people receiving SSI at
www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/11011.html.
Some changes can be
reported online at
www.socialsecurity.gov.
You can report changes to us by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY
1-800-325-0778) or contacting your local office.
Seasons change; there’s
little to report there. But when it comes to changes in the lives of
people who receive benefits from Social Security, please remember to
keep us informed.
By Judith Bartels
Social Security District
Manager in Springfield, IL
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