Beginning in October 1999, the Social Security Administration started mailing earnings and benefit estimate statements each year to all workers age 25 and older who are not already receiving monthly Social Security benefits. The four-page statement provides estimates of Social Security retirement, disability and survivors benefits they and their family could be eligible to receive now and in the future. The Social Security Statement also provides workers with a way to determine whether their earnings are accurately posted on their Social Security record. It also explains how to correct inaccurately posted earnings. Statements can be checked against W-2s and tax returns.
Workers can expect to receive their Statement each year about three months before their birthday.
Workers are encouraged to use the Statement to help them plan their financial future.