WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the federal government shutdown continues, Americans can still access critical Social Security services online through their personal my Social Security accounts, the Social Security Administration (SSA) said this week .

The SSA said that many services normally handled in-person at field offices, including benefit verification letters and replacement Medicare cards, are still available through secure online accounts. Other online options include viewing earnings history, requesting replacement Social Security cards in most states, applying for retirement or disability benefits and managing direct deposit and address updates.

Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano encouraged Americans to sign up for a my Social Security account or use existing accounts to handle essential

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