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Social Security Benefit Application
You Can Apply for Social Security Benefit:
Online – Use SSA Social Security Retirement/Medicare Benefit Application to apply for retirement, spouse’s, ex-spouse’s or Medicare benefits.
By phone – Call us at 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778.
In person – Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.)
If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories you can also – Contact the nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate.
Important Reminders before applying for Social Security Benefits:
You must be at least 61 years and 9 months old to apply for retirement benefits.
If you are already age 62, you may be able to start your benefits in the month you apply.
You should apply for benefits no more than four months before the date you want your benefits to start.
Benefits are paid the month after they are due. (If your benefits start in April, you will receive your first benefit payment in May.)
If you are not getting Social Security and you are not ready to retire, you should still use our online retirement benefit application to sign up for just Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. read more
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I’ll be 66 on 1/27/19; when do I apply to get my benefits? Is Social Security Benefits taxed?
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What paperwork do I need to bring in to start my social security benefits and widows benefits?
Q) What paperwork do I need to bring in order to discuss when to start my social security benefits and widows benefits? A) The Social Security Administration will need to see certain documents in order to pay benefits and help decide how much your benefits you are entitled to. The documents you’ll need will depend… Continue Reading
I am required by my job to complete a 1-9 form. I can no longer us my social card with my driver license
Q) I am required by my job to complete a 1-9 form. I have been told that I can no longer us my social card with my driver license as a former of identification I will have to get my a pass port or give a copy of my birth certification.I have been working on my… Continue Reading
I need a copy of my SSD hearing ALJ O. Eugene Powell Jr in Columbia.
Q) I need a copy of my SSD hearing before ALJ O. Eugene Powell Jr in Columbia, SC on or about Sep 26 2007, which is the date of my Notice of Decision – Fully Favorable. For some reason, I have yet to receive backpay all the way back to July 2, 1997, as ordered by… Continue Reading
how can I get a copy quickly of my social security survivors benefits documents?
Q) how can I get a copy quickly of my social security survivors benefits documents? A) According to the Social Security Administration website – An SSA-1099 is a tax form we mail each year in January to people who receive Social Security benefits. It shows the total amount of benefits you received from Social Security… Continue Reading
My son had surgery and it did not go well, I had to quit my job and care for him. Can I collect social security earlier that 62?
Q) My husband left me in March 2016. Right after that our son needed spinal surgery, the surgery didn’t go as planed and he couldn’t walk. After hospital stays and an other surgery thast howed some improvement, but he still couldn’t walk. I had to leave my job of 21 yrs to stay home and care… Continue Reading
I was told that when I start working full time I would no longer be eligible for benefits I am working fulltime.
Q) I was told that when I start working full time I would no longer be eligible for benefits I am working fulltime. A) You can get Social Security retirement benefits and work at the same time. However, if you are younger than full retirement age and make more than the yearly earnings limit, we will reduce your benefit. Starting with the month you reach… Continue Reading
I have a full time job and I collect social security disability, so I am probably no longer eligible for benefits.
Q) I have a full time job and I collect social security disability, so I am probably no longer eligible for benefits. A) According to Social Security administration – If you work while receiving disability payments You should tell us if you take a job or become self-employed, no matter how little you earn. Please let us… Continue Reading
Can I use just my passport, driver’s license and marriage certificate to change my name?
Q) Can I use just my passport, driver’s license and marriage certificate to change my name, or MUST I bring my birth certificate? A) According to the Social Security administration – If you legally change your name because of marriage, divorce, court order or any other reason, you must tell Social Security so you can get a… Continue Reading
My mother passed away Oct 1st of this year and I still haven’t got her Death Cert yet,..
Q) My mother passed away Oct 1st of this year and I still haven’t got her Death Cert yet, I got a letter in the mail stating I only had 5 days to return some info along with her Death cert, what happens if I haven’t gotten yet? A) According to Social Security administration – You… Continue Reading
We tried online, to get 1099 but SSA suspended our attempt
Q) My mother-in-law, who was a bookkeeper through all her years of working, has early stage dementia, which has robbed her of her ability to prepare her books for tax filing. We are currently trying to help her to file her 2016 files (which were extended), but have been unable to locate her 2016 1099 form… Continue Reading
What documents do I need to apply for social security?
Q) What documents do I need to apply for social security? A) Documents needed to apply for Social Security: your Social Security card (or a record of your number); your original birth certificate or other proof of birth (You may also submit a copy of your birth certificate certified by the issuing agency); proof of U.S. citizenship… Continue Reading
How can I change my address with social security? Also I need to change to a different bank.
Q) How can I change my address with social security? Also I need to change to a different bank for my check to be sent. Can this be done on line? A) According to the Social Security Administration website – If you get Social Security benefits (retirement, survivors, or disability) or are enrolled in Medicare, you can change… Continue Reading
I sent in for a replacement Social Security card for my son. Please let me know if the application has been receive
Q) Hello, I sent in for a replacement Social Security card for my son a couple weeks ago. It’s very important that we have this card as we are in the process of applying for assistance that requires a copy of his card. Please let me know if the application has been received and what next… Continue Reading
need to know the date of admission which doesn’t show on my SS card.
Q) need to know the date of admission which doesn’t show on my SS card. A) Please contact you local immigration office for that information. Continue Reading
Is it possible to get a document for DDS to receive a new birth certificate ? License is expired and only needs to be renewed.
Q) Is it possible to get a document for DDS to receive a new birth certificate ? License is expired and only needs to be renewed. A) To replace your birth certificate. Find the vital records office in the state where you were born. Check to find out if you can obtain a certified copy of your… Continue Reading
Need a earnings statement sent to me
Q) Need a earnings statement sent to me A) Please call your local social security office or make the request online – You can get your personal Social Security Statement online by using your my Social Security account. If you don’t yet have an account, you can easily create one. Your online Statement gives you secure and… Continue Reading
I recently submitted my verification form for Medicare Part B. When can I expect a response?
Q) I recently submitted my verification form for Medicare Part B. When can I expect a response? I want to sign up for a BCBS MedAdvantage plan. A) According to Medicaid – Your coverage start date depends on your birthday if both of these apply: You sign up for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Medicare Part… Continue Reading
I want to file a W-4V form. Do I send it to: SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE?
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I applied for the ssn on November 12,2015 But I didn’t receive the card. How long can I get it?
Q) I applied for the ssn on November 12,2015 in the room 148,10 causeway st,Boston,MA. The officer gived me a receipt and told me I could get the card about 2 weeks. My passport is PE********. But I didn’t receive the card. How long can I get it? Thank you! A) According to the social security administration… Continue Reading
Click to Tell Us Your Experience At Your Local Social Security Office
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Can I get any kind of help from the government, My husband left me in quite a bind financially.
Q) I would like to know if I can get any kind of help from the government on: I am 60 yrs old and am getting a divorce and I cannot find another job to make ends meet. My husband left me in quite a bind financially. I am working as a waitress part time,at 30… Continue Reading
My parents applied for their original social security cards. So far we haven’t received the SS cards
Q) Dear Sir and Madam, My parents applied for their original social security cards on Aug.22 2016, they went to the office at 2216 W Berverly Blvd. Monterbello CA 90640 in persons and filled the application forms and gave them with their passports and permanent resident cards to the official. So far we haven’t received the… Continue Reading
My mom recently died. I wanted to know if my boys would be allowed to get her SSI
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For first time want to request Social Security Cards for two young children
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I want to change my SS card to a change of address and have my full name on it.
Q) I want to change my SS card to a change of address and have my full name on it. I haven’t changed the card since high school nearly 50 years ago and nobody’s questioned it. But I now need proof of my full name and address to renew my driver’s license since my birth certificate… Continue Reading
I need help I got put out my home on January 32017. Help me please I’m sick….
Q) I need help I got put out my home on January 32017. Help me please I’m sick I need somebody to call my landlord.he putting me out in cold because you all playing with my life and my health care of living its not right you people just Dont no I’m sick I’m about to… Continue Reading
I just want to know when my SSA income tax statement for 2016 will be coming?
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I have not received my 2015 SSA 1099 – Social Security Benefit Statement. When will that be coming?
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I have been waiting for a representative for over 45 minutes in Winona. I am a case manager
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