Freedom 250 Social Security card: Who qualifies for the new limited-edition SSA card and why most Americans won't receive it

Freedom 250 Social Security card: The Social Security Administration is rolling out a brand-new card design. Only a select group of Americans will actually get one. Newborns born between July 2 and December 31, 2026, qualify for this limited-edition card through hospital registration. It features an official Freedom 250 logo celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Existing cardholders and replacement requests won't qualify. Here is everything you need to know about who gets it and why.