To continue receiving monthly payments without interruption, certain beneficiaries must complete a mandatory update in February, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). This process is required to verify personal information and ensure payment accuracy.
Beneficiaries of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) must report any changes in their financial or personal circumstances. Failure to update this information may result in the suspension or cancellation of benefits.
What Information Must Social Security Beneficiaries Update?
To avoid issues with payments, SSI beneficiaries must report changes in the following areas:
- Personal information: Name, phone number, mailing, or residential address.
- Employment and legal status: Job changes, marital status updates, or changes in citizenship.
- Household composition: Births, deaths, or individuals moving in or out of the household.
- Income and financial assets: Updates to bank accounts, asset balances, or new sources of income.
- Extended absences: Travel outside the U.S. for more than 30 consecutive days.
The SSA requires that these changes be reported by the 10th of the month following their occurrence. Failure to update information on time may cause payment delays or benefit suspension.
How to Update Information to Avoid Losing SSI?
Beneficiaries can report changes to the SSA through several methods:
- By phone:
- Call +1 800-772-1213 or +1 800-325-0778 (TTY), Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- By mail or fax:
- Send supporting documents to the local SSA office.
- In-person visit:
- Visit the nearest SSA office for personalized assistance.
Updating Bank Account Information Is Crucial
If the bank account used to receive SSI payments changes, beneficiaries must immediately update this information. To do so, they must provide the new routing and account numbers via official SSA channels.
Completing this update in February is critical to avoiding disruptions in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. Keeping personal and financial information up to date ensures that payments are properly processed and avoids penalties for failing to report changes.
