The Social Security Administration has introduced the expansion of online services available through its My Social Security portal available at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Carolyn W. Colvin, acting commissioner of Social Security, announced that Medicare beneficiaries can now obtain a replacement card if they have lost, damaged, or simply need to replace it online using a My Social Security account.

My Social Security is a secure, online hub for doing business with Social Security, and more than 19 million people have created a personal account. Current Social Security beneficiaries can manage their account, change an address, adjust direct deposit, obtain a benefit verification letter or request a replacement SSA-1099.

Account holders still in the workforce can verify their earnings and obtain estimates of future benefits. In addition to those existing services, Medicare beneficiaries will now be able to request a replacement Medicare card without waiting for a replacement form in the mail.

For more information about Social Security or to establish an account, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.