We are constantly expanding our online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more – from anywhere and from any of your devices! You
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You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply. You can help by being ready to: We may ask you to provide documents to determine if a child is eligible for benefits: If you are applying for disability benefits for an adult child disabled before age 22, please complete
these two forms that describe your child’s medical condition and authorize disclosure of information to us: We may also ask you to provide documents to determine if you may be eligible for benefits for
having the child in your care:
Important We accept photocopies of W-2 forms, self-employment tax returns or medical documents but we must see the original of most other documents, such as your birth certificate. We will return the documents to you. Do not delay applying for benefits because you do not have all the documents. We will help you get them. What we will ask you
If the worker is deceased, we will also ask you:
Depending on the information you provide, we may need to ask other questions. Note You also should have with you your checkbook or other papers that show your account number at a bank, credit union or other financial institution so you can sign up for Direct Deposit, and avoid worries about lost or stolen checks and mail delays. How long does it take to get your survivor benefits?It takes 30 to 60 days for survivors benefits payments to start after they are approved, according to the agency's website.
How do I set up survivor benefits?A widow, widower, or surviving divorced spouse cannot apply online for survivors benefits. You should contact us at 1-800-772-1213 to request an appointment. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.
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