Why Reporting Changes Matters

SSA uses your personal, financial, and medical information to determine your eligibility and benefit amount. If something in your situation changes, they need to know so they can adjust your records and payments accordingly.

Changes You Must Report in Nevada

For SSDI and SSI recipients, common reportable changes include:

1. Address Changes – Moving can affect your benefits and communication from SSA.
2. Work and Income Changes – Any new job, increase in work hours, or additional income must be reported.
3. Medical Condition Updates – Improvement or worsening of your disability can impact your case.
4. Living Arrangements – For SSI, changes in household members or shared expenses may alter your benefit amount.
5. Marital Status – Marriage, divorce, or annulment can change eligibility or payment amounts.
6. Banking Information – New accounts or changes to direct deposit details should be updated immediately.

How to Report Changes in Nevada

You can report changes to SSA in several ways:

• Online – Use your my Social Security account at ssa.gov.
• By Phone – Call SSA’s national number at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778).
• In Person – Visit your nearest Nevada SSA office (call ahead for appointments).
• By Mail – Send written updates to your local office; keep a copy for your records.

For urgent or time-sensitive changes, calling or visiting in person is recommended.

When to Report Changes

Report changes as soon as they happen — ideally within 10 days of the event. This helps prevent overpayments that SSA may later demand you repay.

What Happens If You Don’t Report

If you fail to report changes:

• You may be overpaid and have to repay SSA
• Your benefits may be suspended or reduced
• In some cases, SSA can impose penalties for late reporting