What Happens to Your Social Security If You Move to a Different State?

Will my Social Security benefits change if I move to another state

No matter where in the United States you live, your Social Security retirement, , or benefits do not change. Along with the 50 states, that includes the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Mariana Islands. But not all states treat benefits the same way. Twelve states : Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont, Utah and West Virginia. The tax rates and exemptions vary by state, and a few of these states are phasing out taxation of benefits for most or all residents. for details. In any case, you should notify Social Security of your change of address. Go to the “My Profile” tab on your online or call 800-772-1213. Moving could affect your payments if you are receiving (SSI), a benefit for low-income people who are older, blind or disabled that is administered but not funded by the Social Security Administration. Most states supplement SSI payments from their own coffers, but those supplements differ from state to state. In addition, SSI is not available in Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The U.S. Supreme Court in an April 2022 decision in a who lost his benefits after moving from New York to Puerto Rico.

Keep in mind

Moving to another part of the country can affect your Medicare Part C and Part D coverage, as your current plan provider might not operate in your new home state. (Parts A and B, sometimes called “traditional” or “original” Medicare, offer the same coverage nationwide.) Ask your Part C or D provider if your current coverage is transferable, and be sure to review Medicare’s guidelines on special enrollment periods before switching plans. might affect your Social Security benefit depending on your citizenship, country of residence and the type of benefit you receive. Consult the Social Security publication for information. Updated April 21, 2022

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