"It may come as a surprise to many Americans that there's a fixed limit (it's 10) on the number of Social Security cards you can get. Undoubtedly, you may think that it's quite hard to lose such an important piece of identification 10 times in a lifetime, but it does happen, especially to those who don't have access to secure places to store such sensitive materials."
"In this piece, we'll look at the case of an individual who was in and out of prison and has lived in rather unstable circumstances, going through homelessness for extended periods of time. Indeed, in such circumstances, it still makes sense to attempt to get another card, especially when you consider how vital it's become to finding meaningful employment and accessing various social services."
"In the meantime, it's vital that the individual reports their card as lost or stolen to minimize the chance of identity theft. Indeed, a Social Security card is not something that one wants to fall into the wrong hands, especially at a time when cyberattacks and all the sort are so pervasive. I'd contact the Social Security Administration right away, rather than posting on Reddit, especially since time is of the essence."
Social Security recipients face a lifetime limit of ten replacement cards. People who experience incarceration, unstable housing, or homelessness may need multiple replacements to access employment and social services. Lost or stolen cards should be reported to the Social Security Administration immediately to reduce identity theft risk. Monitoring bank accounts and credit reports with free services and bank fraud alerts helps detect misuse. Secure storage of the replacement card is recommended to prevent future loss. Prompt replacement requests and vigilant account monitoring protect identity and restore access to benefits and work opportunities.
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