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  1. How You Can Replace Your Social Security Card - AARP

    Oct 10, 2018 · You can replace a lost Social Security card three times a year and 10 times during your life. Here's how to get a replacement Social Security card.

  2. How to Order a Replacement Medicare Card - AARP

    Aug 11, 2022 · If your Medicare card is destroyed, lost or stolen, there are 3 paths you can take to get it replaced. Learn the steps to take to get a replacement.

  3. How To Get A New Social Security Number - AARP

    Oct 10, 2018 · Under certain circumstances, you can get a new Social Security number. Particularly if you are a victim of domestic violence. Learn more about how to get one.

  4. How Do I Replace My Social Security Card? - AARP

    You can request a new card online, by mail or in person at a Social Security office. Your new card should arrive by mail within two weeks.

  5. How to Replace Important Lost Documents - AARP

    Feb 14, 2023 · A replacement should be obtained if you’re starting a new job or live in Pennsylvania, where you’ll need it to apply for a Real ID. To get a new Social Security card, you’ll need a birth certificate plus a driver’s license or a state-issued identification card, or …

  6. New Medicare Chip Card Scam Targets Older Adults - AARP

    Sep 30, 2020 · As new cards are issued, scammers are calling older adults to replace paper cards with chip cards, only to steal their Medicare insurance numbers.

  7. Do You Have to Be a Citizen to Get a Social Security Card? - AARP

    Feb 24, 2020 · In most cases, the first step toward getting a card is filling out an SS-5 application form, which you can download from the Social Security website or get from any Social Security office. You can submit your application at an office, but you’ll need to call ahead (800-772-1213) and make an appointment.

  8. What Is a My Social Security Account? - AARP

    Oct 10, 2018 · My Social Security is an online service provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows you to review your earnings history, check current or future benefits, and access many other Social Security services. You must be at least 18 years old and have a Social Security number and a valid email address to create an account.

  9. How to Change the Name on Your Social Security Card - AARP

    Feb 19, 2020 · You’ll want to notify Social Security of a new name as soon as possible. Be ready to provide proof of your legal name change to get a new card.

  10. How to Set Up an Online Social Security Account - AARP

    Apr 11, 2025 · You can use your account to: Get estimates of how much your monthly retirement benefit would be if you claim it at any age between 62 and 70. Set up direct deposit of your benefit payments. Request a replacement Medicare or Social Security card. Change your address or phone number on file with the SSA. Verify your earnings over your career.