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Identify someone to manage benefits for you

Tell us who should manage your benefits if you become unable to manage them in the future.

You may become unable to manage your own Social Security benefits if you get sick or experience other challenges. Plan ahead and tell us now who should manage your benefits if you experience something unexpected in the future. We won't contact the person you pick unless you become unable to manage your benefits.

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Call us

Available in most U.S. time zones Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. in English and other languages.

Tell the representative you want to designate someone to manage your benefits if you become unable to manage them in the future.

Call TTY +1 800-325-0778 if you're deaf or hard of hearing.