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Reporting Changes:
Reporting changes that affect your (personal) eligibility is crucial for maintaining your Social Security benefits. Here is when and how to report changes that might affect your eligibility status:
Report any changes in income or employment status, including:
Starting or stopping work.
Changes in wages or self-employment income.
Receiving other benefits or pensions.
Notify SSA if you:
Move to a new address.
Enter or leave a nursing home or other institution.
Change your living arrangements.
Report any changes in marital status, including:
Marriage
Divorce
Separation
For disability beneficiaries, report any:
Improvements in your medical condition.
Return to work, even part-time.
You can report changes in several ways:
Online: Use your Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount
Phone: Call the national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Mail or In-person: Contact your local Social Security office.
National toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213.
TTY number: 1-800-325-0778.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM local time.
Website: www.ssa.gov.
Remember to report changes within 10 days of the month following the change to avoid potential overpayments or benefit suspensions.