This bill requires the Social Security Administration to send you regular paper statements in the mail so you can track your Social Security benefits and earnings history. Right now, the SSA mostly offers statements online, but this bill brings back mailed statements as a standard practice.

Here's when you'd get them: You'll receive one when you start working or begin a new job. Then, between ages 25 and 54, you'll get statements at least every five years. From 55 to 59, they'll come at least every two years. Once you hit 60, you'll get one every year. The good news is that if you don't want the paper statements cluttering your mailbox, you can opt out and stick with checking your information online instead.

This mainly affects working people and those approaching retirement who want to keep tabs on what Social Security owes them. It's especially helpful for people who don't use the internet regularly or prefer having a physical record to review. The bill essentially ensures that everyone has easy access to their Social Security information without having to go online or request it themselves.

A bill to ensure that Social Security beneficiaries receive regular statements from the Social Security Administration, and for other purposes.

Cassidy, Bill

This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to mail paper copies of Social Security statements to each individual with a Social Security number at particular times and intervals. The SSA must mail the statements whenever an individual enters the workforce or starts a new job. In addition, the SSA must mail the statements periodically throughout an individual's life. From age 25 to 54, the SSA must mail the statements at least once every five years. From age 55 to 59, the SSA must mail the statements at least once every two years. After age 60, the SSA must mail the statements annually. An individual may opt out of receiving the paper statements.