Access to My Social Security Account

If you use the SSA "My Social Security Account" to access your pension information. The SSA has added a new level of security to the online access.  You now have to provide a cell phone number and they send you a access code the is valid for 10 mins.  I have tried to add a UK phone number and it does not work.  It has to be a US cell number.  I called the international Operations number and have been told that we will no longer have access to the My Social Security Account pages unless we can provide a US cell number and if you require benefit verification letters you will need to contact the London Embassy FBO. The gave me this link the explains why they have done this.

https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/MoreInformationAboutMFA.html

Thanks for the heads up. I still have 3 years before I need to use SS.....hopefully they will make it easier by then........I hope.