HOW IMPORTANT IS YOUR SOCIAL
SECURITY NUMBER?
by Jinky C. Mesias
Social Security is providing each member with individual Social Security
Number. The rationale behind the issuing of Social Security Number is to
facilitate the processing of claims and benefits. Each Social Security member is
provided with a unique number different from everyone else this means no two
members would have the same number account. The Social Security Number
identifies the Social Security Account of each of the member.
Social Security makes use of these accounts in maintaining all the records of
each of their members. And also the earnings as well as the benefits are
verified by accounts contained under the Social Security records.
The Social Security number is also very useful when applying for a job.
Employers make use of the social security numbers of their employees to pay for
their contributions. Moreover, Social Security numbers are also used by most
financial institutions in recording the amount of interest that Social Security
members have earned from them. Even the Internal Revenue makes use of the Social
Security Number in determining the amount of tax a Social Security member needs
to pay. The members Social Security accounts provide basis for both government
as well as private businesses when they are in search for information regarding
their employees. Nevertheless, all the information contained in the Social
Security Account of each member is not released without any consent from the
concerned member but unless the law permits the discharge of any information
then and only then can information be released. All information contained in the
Social Security members accounts is confidential.
Each member is mandated by the Social Security to get a Social Security Number.
However, for those members who lost their social security card and may want to
apply for another card they can call the Social Security hotline in their area
or they may visit the Social Security Office for instructions. The usual
requirement for lost Social Security card is an affidavit of loss duly notarized
by an attorney. Also satisfactory proof of identification is required. For
members who may want to have their name changed or their status changed, they
may bring their birth certificate while a marriage contract or annulment or
divorce court ruling is required for those who want to have their status
changed. Likewise, for members who may want to add beneficiaries, they can call
the Social Security Office for documents that are required for them to submit.
And please be reminded that only certified copies of pertinent documents are
required.
For suggestions and comments kindly visit
Los Angeles
Social Security Disability Attorney
Jinky C. Mesias is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in Business
Administration Major in Business Management. She is at present an Associate
Manager of a Life Insurance Corporation and a freelance writer.
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