The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued a new warning that cannot be ignored: starting in 2025, those who receive a pension or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will have to complete a mandatory process to avoid missing their monthly payments.
If they don’t, their pension could be automatically suspended, and none of us want that, right? And it’s not about making a mistake or a change in requirements, it’s just that you skipped the new step: registering on the website.
It’s all about a change in the access system. From now on, the SSA will stop using the “My Social Security” platform and move to Login.gov, a page created by the federal government to manage procedures more easily and also improve digital security (which is very important right now). The transition is mandatory and there is a deadline to complete it, but whoever doesn’t make it in time will be left without their pension. We’ll tell you what you need to do to make sure you don’t miss your monthly check.
What is the change about?
The new system, Login.gov, is going to become the only way to access Social Security services, remember that because there will be no alternative. With this website, you will be able to do common procedures like request your card, change personal data, or download tax documents, the same things you could do on My Social Security but now from a single place that has much more security.
The main change comes now: to keep receiving your monthly check normally, you have to register and link your personal account as soon as possible, because not doing so means you won’t be able to keep receiving your payments.
Why do we have to switch to Login.gov?
According to the Administration itself, the main goal is to strengthen security so that the personal data of beneficiaries can never be attacked by cyberhackers, because Login.gov uses the latest encryption technology and allows access to all government services with a single user.
And what’s the problem?
We go back to the same issue we’ve been talking about for years: the majority of people who receive Social Security income are people who could end up seeing new technologies as a major obstacle.
And really, how many of our seniors are not comfortable with technology? Many of them have spent years getting used to the previous system, and now suddenly they’ll have to learn to use a new platform they’re not familiar with.
What to do (and what happens if you don’t)
The migration is simple, but essential. You have to create an account on Login.gov, migrate your data from the old platform, and verify that everything is correct.
Once done, your money will arrive as usual, and there will be nothing else to do (unless your payments don’t arrive, in which case you’ll need to request assistance).
But the problem is that, if you don’t complete this step, payments will stop automatically, so the best thing you can do is get ahead of it, register, and avoid any problems that could arise.
Who is most affected by this change?
All beneficiaries, but especially those who completely depend on their pension to live. Older people, often without internet access or experience in online processes, who might not even find out about the change until it’s too late.
Migrate your account as soon as you can, make sure your information is correct, and avoid any problems this change might cause so you can keep receiving your money every month! And if you have any problem with this process, do not doubt and ask for help!
