What new online tools did the Social Security Administration just launch?

Saw something about SSA rolling out new features for disability claims. What actually changed?

In late July 2026, the SSA announced enhancements to "my Social Security" (its online account portal) specifically aimed at people navigating the disability claims and appeals process. The changes expand self-service options and add new notice types available directly through the online account, with the stated goal of giving people going through a disability claim greater visibility into where their case stands and faster access to information without needing to call or visit an office. This follows a broader push the agency has been making toward online self-service tools and a nationalized appointment scheduling system rolled out earlier in 2026, aimed at reducing how often people need an in-person office visit. If you have an active disability claim, it's worth logging into your "my Social Security" account directly to see what's newly available for your specific case.