Julio-Agosto 2026

• SOCIAL SECURITY
• SOCIAL SECURITY
• What you need to know
• Evelyn Linares

Public Affairs Specialist South Florida Area Director’s Office

EXPLORE THE LATEST ENHANCEMENTS TO YOUR ONLINE MY SOCIAL SECURITY ACCOUNT PORTAL Your personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount is your secure access point to Social Security services. Whether you’re planning for retirement or updating your information, your personal account is designed to make your experience smooth and convenient.

What’s New? We’ve updated the online portal with a new design and enhanced functionality to better align with SSA.gov. The revised layout improves navigation and usability, while maintaining access to all existing tools and features. Key enhancements include: A redesigned Retirement Calculator: Now includes a colorful bar graph, making it easier to compare up to three estimates at a time to help you better understand your retirement options. Consistent design: The updated look and feel matches SSA.gov for a more unified experience across our online services.

What Can You Do with Your Online Account? With your personal my Social Securityaccount, you can: Get personalized retirement benefit estimates. Get estimates for spouse benefits. Check your application status. Set up or change direct deposit. Print a benefit verification letter. Change your address.

For a full list of online services available to adults, businesses, government agencies, organizational payees, and other third parties, visitwww.ssa.gov/ onlineservices.

What Does This Mean for You? These updates are part of our ongoing commitment to improving our service and provide you with a smoother, more reliable online experience. The next time you sign in to your personalmySocial Securityaccount, you’ll see a new design and improved tools, making it easier than ever to manage your Social Security information. Remember: Doing business with us is online through your personalmy Social Security account is easy, convenient, and secure. Go Digital! Create an account today. Help us spread the word by sharing with your family, friends, and on social media.

FOSTER CARE: SUPPORTING YOUTH AS THEY TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD For young people transitioning out of foster care, the move into adulthood can come with both opportunities and challenges. Access to reliable information, financial resources, and trusted support systems can make an impor tant difference during this transition. At Social Security, we’re committed to helping young people understand the benefits and services available to them.

Helping Youth Build a Strong Foundation Youth in foster care may qualify for So cial Security benefits based on their own circumstances or a parent’s work record. Understanding these benefits, and knowing how to access them, can help young adults plan for their future. Some youth may qualify for: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they have a qualifying disability and limited income or resources. Survivor benefits if a parent dies. Under certain circumstances, we can also pay benefits to married children, stepchildren, adopted children, grandchildren, and step grandchildren. Child benefits through a parent who receives Social Security retirement or disability benefits. As young people prepare for adulthood, having access to financial information and important records can help them make informed decisions about education, employment, housing, and healthcare.

Our Youth Toolkit is here to help We created a Youth Toolkit, six publications, to help young people, families, caregivers, educators, and advocates learn about programs and services that support the transition to adulthood. You can access the toolkit at www.ssa.gov/youth. The toolkit includes information about: Qualifying for Social Security benefits after age 18. Employment supports. Financial literacy. Healthcare considerations. Education and vocational resources. Planning for independence. It’s designed to help youth understand their options and connect them with tools that support long-term success. We invite you to explore the Youth Toolkittoday.

Supporting Foster Youth Support for our youth matters – and not just during times of transition, but every step along the way. Mentors, relatives, foster families, teachers, social workers, and community members all play a role in helping young people feel seen, supported, and empowered. Helping a young person navigate important information or connect them to available resources can have a lasting impact on their future. To learn more, read our publication,What You need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income When You Turn 18, at www.ssa.gov/youth/documents/ FINAL_EN-05-11005_508-comp.pdf. Help us spread the word by sharing with your family, friends, and on social media.

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