Beginning in April 2007, the Social Security Administration (SSA) began printing the date of issuance on the face of Social Security cards. The date is not an expiration date (and, in fact, should always be a date in the past).
How do I make sure my Social Security number isn’t being used?
Contact the SSA on 1-800-269-0271 or alert them via the IRS Identity Protection website so that no one files a tax return and steals your refund! You may want to file a police report in the local jurisdiction where the identity theft took place so that you have a record of the incident. That may come in handy!
What happens if you laminate your Social Security card?
According to the Social Security Administration FAQ : Do not laminate your card. Lamination prevents detection of many security features. However, you may cover the card with plastic or other removable material if it does not damage the card.
Are there restrictions on the use of Social Security number?
Some organizations may restrict access to the SSN further, such as limiting use, access, or display to the last four digits.
How often does Social Security recalculate your benefits?
En español | The Social Security Administration recalculates your retirement benefit each year after getting your income information from tax documents. (If you have a job, employers submit your W-2s to Social Security; if you are self-employed, the earnings data comes from your tax return.)
Is the Social Security number still used by Medicare?
However, despite the federal government’s activities to curtail the use of the SSN, Medicare continues to use the SSN as a patient identifier. The expanded use of the SSN beyond its original intentions supports the contention that a unique individual identifier is a powerful business need.
What do I need to know about my Social Security number?
The Privacy Act of 1974 requires all government agencies that request SSNs to provide a disclosure statement on the form. The statement explains whether you are required to provide your SSN or if it’s optional, how the SSN will be used, and under what statutory or other authority the number is requested.
