What can someone do with my SSN and DOB?

A dishonest person who has your Social Security number can use it to get other personal information about you. Identity thieves can use your number and your good credit to apply for more credit in your name. Then, they use the credit cards and don’t pay the bills, it damages your credit.

How much does a new Social Security number cost?

You can get an original Social Security card or a replacement card if yours is lost or stolen. There is no charge for a Social Security card.

How much does it cost to change from male to female?

Is it covered by insurance? Bowers and Ettner said a woman who chooses the full range of surgical procedures available would spend $75,000 or more to transition to a male. Switching from male to female might cost in the $40,000 to $50,000 range.

What happens when a man takes female hormones?

Physical Changes. As Estrogen Hormone Therapy progresses, the skin can become thinner and drier. Pores produce less oil and become smaller. You may notice that you develop cuts or bruises more often and the odor from your urine and sweat change.

Can you change your Social Security number?

The Social Security Administration generally does not encourage or allow you to change your Social Security number, except under certain circumstances. You can change your SSN if you can prove that using your existing number will cause you harm, such as in cases of abuse or harassment.

How much does it cost to change your gender marker?

The filing fee for a petition for a decree of change of name or gender is $435. If you cannot afford the fee, you can ask for a fee waiver.

How do I change my gender marker on my passport?

The first time you are changing your sex marker in a passport, you must use Form DS-11. After that, you can renew by mail using Form DS-82, if you are eligible. Children under age 16 must use Form DS-11 and appear in-person with both parents/legal guardians when applying for a passport.

How do I change my gender on my Social Security card?

Under current policy, a transgender person can change their gender on their Social Security records by submitting either government-issued documentation reflecting a change, or a certification from a physician confirming that they have had appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition.

What does it mean to transition from male to female?

Gender transitioning is the process of changing one’s gender presentation and/or sex characteristics to accord with one’s internal sense of gender identity – the idea of what it means to be a man or a woman, or to be non-binary or genderqueer.

What is appropriate clinical treatment for gender transition?

Clinical treatment methods are outlined in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health Standards of Care, and treatment can include psychotherapy, changes in gender expression and role, hormone therapy, or surgery, or any combination thereof.

Under what circumstances can you get a new Social Security number?

There is a situation of harassment, abuse or life endangerment; or. An individual has religious or cultural objections to certain numbers or digits in the original number.

How hard is it to get a new Social Security number?

Whatever your reason for needing a new number, you can only apply for one in person at your local Social Security office. You will need to show proof of your identity, age, and citizenship or immigration status — Social Security has checklists of acceptable documents.