The Social Security Administration (SSA) has implemented a new required requirement for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries beginning in 2025. The change will affect millions of Americans who receive these monthly payments, and they must act quickly to prevent having their checks suspended.
The new policy is part of a larger effort to strengthen digital security and improve the user experience. The SSA now compels all users to migrate from the My Social Security platform to Login.gov, a single government login system. If this transition is not completed, persons who rely on this financial help may have their benefits suspended.
New login needed to continue receiving Social Security payments
Starting in 2025, all recipients of Social Security payments must register on the Login.gov website.
Login.gov provides safe and private online access to government programs, such as federal benefits, services, and applications. By creating an account, users can sign in to different government websites using the same email address and password. Login.gov employs two-factor authentication and tougher passwords that fulfill the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s standards for secure validation and verification. As a result, the platform adds an extra layer of protection, protecting your sensitive information from cyberattacks.
How to Create a Login.gov Account
Setting up a Login.gov account is simple. You only need to follow these steps:
- To begin, visit login.gov and enter your email address. Make sure to use an email address that you will always be able to access. After you’ve created your account, you can add an extra email address.
- Click the submit button.
- Please check your email for a message from Login.gov.
- Click the Confirm your email address button in the message. This will return you to the Login.gov website.
- Create a login.gov password. Your password must have a minimum of 12 characters. To prevent identity theft, consider choosing a strong password that includes numbers and unusual characters.
- Set up a secondary layer of security. To keep your account secure, Login.gov needs you to enable multi-factor authentication (MFA). A security key, face or touch unlock, an authentication app, a text message, or a phone call are all possible options.
- After authenticating, you will have created your Login.gov account. You will be directed to your account page or the government agency that you are attempting to access.
- It is vital to emphasize that each user requires their own Login.gov account, which they must create using their own personal email address – not one that you share with someone else.
What are the advantages?
Login.gov allows the public to create a single digital account that gives them access to benefits and services from 50 federal and state entities. This “one account for government” provides a variety of benefits, including:
- Convenience: It allows consumers to access services from different government entities with a single account.
- Efficiency: It saves users time and simplifies operations for agencies.
- Security: The platform employs robust security mechanisms and maintains consistent security and anti-fraud procedures throughout the government.
What You Need to Do
Beginning March 29, 2025, all recipients of Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments must register a Login.gov account, move their information from the My Social Security platform, and verify and update their personal data on the new system. Later this year, the Sign in with Social Security username option will be withdrawn, so users must act quickly.
As more government services move online, systems like Login.gov will become increasingly important for ensuring secure access to Social Security benefits. Beneficiaries are strongly advised to make the transfer as soon as possible to avoid any needless disruptions to their monthly payments.
