Did You Know? Failing to Report Wages to Social Security Could Lead to an Overpayment

05/29/2025

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other Social Security benefits and you don’t promptly report your wages, you could be at risk of an overpayment. Overpayments can result in unexpected bills from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which can cause financial stress and disrupt your benefits.

Fortunately, reporting your wages is easier than ever, thanks to several convenient options offered by SSA.

Here are three simple ways to keep your wage information up to date:

1. Use the SSA Mobile Wage Reporting App: SSA offers a free Mobile Wage Reporting application that allows you to report your wages directly from your smartphone. It’s quick, easy to use, and available on most mobile devices.
2. Call the SSI Telephone Wage Reporting System: Prefer using the phone? SSA has a toll-free SSI Telephone Wage Reporting System. Just call 866-772-0953 and follow the prompts using your touch-tone phone.
3. Report Online Through My Social Security: You can also report wages securely online using the myWageReport tool. Log in to your my Social Security account from a computer, tablet, or smartphone at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. If you don’t already have an account, you can easily create one.

Remember to Stay On Top of Wage Reporting

• By using these tools, you help ensure your benefits remain accurate and avoid unnecessary complications with your payments. Wage reporting is a simple step that makes a big difference!