With Social Security celebrating its 80th anniversary, now might be a good time to review the benefits you can expect — even if you’re skeptical about ever getting those benefits.

It used to be that Social Security mailed out a paper statement once a year, starting when you turned 25. Today, however, you will be mailed a paper statement once every five years from ages 25 to 60. (After 60, a statement is sent annually.)www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

If you don’t want to wait, head online. Workers 18 and older can forgo the paper statement and review projected benefits at any time online by creating an account at

Once you have access to your statement, check your estimated benefits. Your statement will include projections for monthly retirement benefits, as well as payments you’d receive if you became disabled and benefits that family members would get if you passed away.