Social Security Statement- Never get them. Should I worry?

Question

Does every legally working american receive an annual statement from the social security office? I've been working for almost 10 yrs but never received one.

Answer 1

Both my wife and I get one annually.

Go to the site below for help. Per that site, SSA provides the Statements in two ways: in automatic annual mailings to workers and former workers aged 25 and older and at any time to workers of any age who request them.

I want to get a Social Security Statement now and not wait for my automatic one. How do I request it?

Answer
Even though we are sending out Statements automatically, you may request one at any time. You can send your request by Internet, download a paper version of the request form to mail in, or call our toll-free telephone number 1-800-772-1213 and ask to have a paper request form mailed to you. The forms are also available at our local Social Security offices.

Whether you make your request online or by mail, you will receive your Statement by mail. It takes about 2 to 4 weeks if you request the Statement electronically and about 4 to 6 weeks if you send your request by mail.

If you are automatically receiving a Social Security Statement about three months before your birthday each year, this request will stop your next scheduled mailing. You won't receive another automatic Statement until the following year.

Answer 2

I got none for 12 years, then three in a row annually, then one two years later, etc. Typical bureaucratic efficiency.

Look at Social Security as something you might see some return on when you retire. Don't bet on it. If you aren't investing independently, you are probably in for a major disappointment and living in your kids' spare bedrooms.

Answer 3

You are supposed to get one each year. Call your local ss office and find out why you haven,t gotten it. When you wait too long to correct the records you lose those earnings forever unless you keep your tax records .. I am trying to have mine corrected, it is a big hassle believe me..

Answer 4

i would receive one like once every 5 years