****IMPORTANT: Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person services for people without an appointment.
To avoid waiting in line, they strongly encourage people to use the online services at https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or call them to schedule
appointments in advance rather than walking in without an appointment.
The abilene social security administration office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.
hours:
Monday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Directions: The ssi office is located on the access road of east south 11th st near the intersection of judge ely blvd in the general vicinity of the shotwell football stadium, taylor county expo center, zoo and loop 322.
Top Online Services on SSA.gov
You can go online at: https://www.ssa.gov for the following services. You can take care of these things without making an appointment at your local office.
Apply for Benefits
- Apply for Retirement Benefits
- Apply for Disability Benefits
- Apply for Medicare Benefits
- Appeal a Decision
Check Your Account Information
- View Your Latest SS Statement
- Review Your Earnings History
- Estimate Your Retirement Benefits
- Check Your Application Status
Updates To Your Account
- Change Your Address
- Direct Deposit Setup and Changes
- Print Proof of Benefits
- Print Out Your 1099 Form
SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources and are:
Age 65 or older;
Blind; or
Disabled.
If you are applying for SSI, you can complete a large part of your application by visiting our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. You also can call us toll-free at (877) 607-9525 to ask for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
Parents or guardians usually can apply for blind or disabled children under age 18. In some cases, other third parties can apply for children.
You should bring certain items when you apply. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed.
Please bring:
- Your Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number;
- Your birth certificate or other proof of your age;
- Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord's name;
- Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income and the things you own;
- The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and
- Your checkbook or other papers that show your bank, credit union or savings and loan account number. If you are approved for SSI, you must receive your
payments electronically. Payments may be made via direct deposit, the Direct Express® card program or an Electronic Transfer Account. For more information, visit www.GoDirect.org.
How to apply online?
Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select 'Apply online for disabilitybenefits.'
Fill out the Disability Benefit Application
Answer the questions on the Adult Disability Report
Mail or take the documents to this Social Security office.
The online forms are available to you seven days a week during the following hours (Eastern time):
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Holidays: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Opening Up a MySocialSecurity Account
If you paid in to Social Security or are looking for benefits, you will need to open a 'my Social Security' account. This is an online account directly from the Social Security Administration that lets you keep track of and manage your SSA benefits, and allows you to make changes to your Social Security record.
My Social Security Account
Getting a Social Security Card OR Replacing A Social Security Card OR Correcting A Social Security Card
1. Learn what documents you'll need to get an original, replacement, or corrected Social Security card, whether it's for a child or adult, U.S. citizen or noncitizen.
Documents List.
2. Read the instructions for and fill out an application for a new, replacement, or corrected card.
Social Security Forms
3. Social Security cards aren't processed online. Print your application and find out where to take it in person or mail it.
Missing Social Security Checks or Payments
Contact the agency. The paying agency will provide you instructions on how to file a claim
File the claim with the paying agency. (800) 772-1213.
Supplemental Security Income
Pays benefits based on financial need.
Social Security Disability
Public social insurance programs that replace income lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a previously employed person from working. Monthly cash benefits are paid to the eligible individual with a disability and his or her eligible dependents throughout the period of disability.
SSI
SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also be able to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.
I need to change my name to my married name. Do I need an appointment? What documentation will I need?
I am needing to change my ssn card to my new married name, do I need an appontment? What documentation will I need?
I never received my birth certificate or my child's social security card in Abilene, Texas through the mail.
I need to get a new social security card. I have misplaced mine. Can I make an appointment to receive one?
Good morning, I recently got married and need to change my name on my social security card. Do I need to make an appointment? Can I just come in? What documents do I need to provide? Thank you.
Hi yes, I lost my social security card while moving about a year ago, and I keep trying to reapply online but it always says I cannot access my account. How to I go about reapplying for a new social?
#1 my son has been trying to get his hard ship or permit for no. We need a original social I have applied online and all they tell me js that information doesn’t match! #2 I also got married and need to change my social and get a copy so I can get a new I’d!
How can I get a copy of my awards letter saying how much I get every month&a copy that shows my child support coming out my check
How can I apply for Medicare?
Hello, I have been getting calls that my SSI benefits would be cutoff because a car was registered to me and it was used for drug trafficking. Sir(s) or Mam(s) I dont even drIve. I lost my driver's license in 2004. They aren't suspended anymore but and I just haven't gone to get my driver's license I have a state id and I dont have any car registered in my name. What am I supposed to do or call.
Need to work my social security benefits and how much I owe on Medicare
So helpful and kind, Always going out of their way to help me.
I attempted to make an appointment to discuss paperwork received from SS about an over payment and was told that this office does not make appointments for this and I would need to come to office to see someone. What does this office take appointments for?
How can I reschedule my doctor appointment for my determination disability that I missed
I lost my social security card how do I apply for a new one