****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 Albany Social Security 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
Saturday Closed
Sunday ClosedOffice Is in the Old Albany Library Building on the Northwest Corner of Waverly Drive and Se 14th. from Santiam Highway Go South on Waverly to 14th and Turn Right.
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 877-405-9196 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.
Need to complete a name change.
Why do the phones all ring busy. I just wanna make appt.
I spoke to a 'Ben' weeks ago (at the Albany Social Security office ) and set up an appointment to apply for my social security through him. Ben scheduled the appointment with the Salem Social Security office. I live in LINN county. I never received a call.
I’ve been trying to change my last name now for months due to a marriage, and you literally can’t ever get a hold of anyone. I’m Starting to think that there’s not actually anyone inside this office.
Hello, I had to change my name after I got married. I already received my new Social Security card a few days ago...but I never got my passport back, which I sent by mail to the Social Security Office.
Hello I had an appointment on May 19th and handed off my documents to Albany Social Security Office. I have been waiting for my social security card since June 2nd, but I have not received that yet.
I got divorced and need to change my last name on my social security card.. do I need an apt or can I just walk in?.. and what documents do I need to bring?
Waited 44 minutes 29 seconds only to be hung up on. Without name of worker or extension number cannot get through. Horrible system, might as well have no contact number.
I need to change my address. Is there any way I can do it over the phone
Trying to get through to this office is an exercise in futility if you do not have the name of someone in the office. This is the worst automatic call router I have ever seen.
Hello, I am trying to get a benefit letter that shows my benefits from December 2018, The letter that is online does not show that. i went in to customize my letter and no back information is there. It is only the current letter. I tried to print up the payment details and it doesn't show my name. I have tried to take a screen shot with the information and my name will not print. I need this information for Energy Assistance. I don't know how to get the information to them if it is not available for me to receive with my name on it from the website. Please help me as it is cold with now on the ground and more expected. Thank you,
You hear stories about how hard it is to navigate social security. I went early to this office and was second in line when the door was opened. I was assisted my a very helpful and informative women named Alice and was done in 20 minutes. I don't know if the the day was unusual or if Alice was unusually kind, but I found it painless.