Accessing the Social Security Administration website empowers United States residents to conveniently manage various social security services online, such as requesting a replacement Social Security card, applying for and tracking the status of Social Security benefits including retirement, Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), obtaining a Social Security Statement, appealing decisions, checking eligibility for benefits, estimating future benefits, updating contact or direct deposit details for Social Security benefits, obtaining a Benefit Verification Letter (inclusive of Medicare and SSI), receiving a replacement Medicare card, and managing access to personal Social Security information online or via automated telephone services.