Some Tennesseans could soon access their Social Security cards digitally. Here's how
Tennesseans will soon be able to always have their Social Security card with them, well at least a digital one.
On April 25, the Social Security Administration announced that people will be able to access a new and digital alternative to the traditional Social Security card. The announcement comes on the heels of the agency making cuts to over-the-phone services and the shuttering of Social Security offices in Tennessee and across the nation.
"We are proud to offer this new digital solution to our account holders. This enhancement reflects our commitment to providing better service to the public while ensuring that their personal information remains secure," said Lee Dudek, the agency's acting commissioner said in a news release. "We believe that this modern approach will meet the needs of our constituents in a more efficient manner.'
People with a my Social Security account will be able to access and view their Social Security number online.
But the new feature is still several months from rollout.
The agency didn't announce a specific date for the rollout, but it is expected to be available this summer.
My Social Security account holders, applicants or beneficiaries, can access it via their account once it is available.
The agency stated that it could be used as a "simple solution" if a person forgets their number or needs their card.
"This will reduce their need for an in-person visit and/or having to wait to receive their SSN card through the mail," read the agency's statement.
It can be used for most anything that people need a Social Security number for, but not in the handling of Social Security matters, the agency said.
Find out how to create a my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount/.
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