****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 Anderson 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.
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 866-875-0394 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.
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I have experienced a nightmare for at least a week trying to comply with a letter to update a mailing address. I am handicapped. I do not have a computer only a cell phone. I have called and called. Held hours, been hung up on or disconnected. I also think I have experienced a fraud attempt in this process and want to report. Do I need an appointment?
I would like to submit my marriage certificate for application of Social Security benefit. . I was wondering if I have to make appointment.
Do I need an appointment to go to the Anderson, IN Social Security office?
Hi, I did application for social security card by mail the passport and employee card, but I only get the social security card and no passport and employee card back, so where I can find the passport.
Spoke to someone who said they where sending someone out so I could put some paperwork in the deposit box. Stood outside your door for 20 minutes in the cold. No one ever came and then you closed and wouldn't answer the phone.
You spend hours just trying to speak to someone and then the problem is never solved.
I have tried calling this office NUMEROUS times. I either get a line that just rings and rings, or a recording comes on to tell me to try again later. This is the third day of this nonsense. I’m going to physically go to their location. The customer service of this office is an absolute mess!
I just got off the phone with an Awesome, very funny and kind gentleman Lamar who was patience in getting all my information correctly and bank change. I call the main office where I got a rude lady. Thanks to Lamar for his patience.
I wanna know when sss office will be open again in indiana anderson
I have been trying to get Medicare part B since Dec last year. Filed online and by mail. Several voice mails with no return call. Cannot make an aptt. Terrible service.
I’ve been trying to get my social security card corrected for years now... finally talked to someone on the phone a couple weeks ago from your office. They had a long conversation with me saying the issue with my request NOT BEING PROCESSED, is that I needed the court issued document SHOWING that my LAST NAME WAS CHANGED. I sent in, My Social, Birth Certificate, and State ID, as well as the REQUIRED COURT DOCUMENTS that I was told to have needed..... I’ve sent all those things in 4/5 weeks ago maybe even more... I still haven’t received any information or contact or anything to help me on my way.... then every week since then when I call and check to see if it’s been looked at or processed again, and the person on the phone call always says the mail has been backed up and they’ll get to it when they can.... I have lost my patience completely. I’ve been trying to correct this for years... and can’t even get any help at ALL. I’ve found one person to be helpful in the past 2 years.... she finally told me the court document I needed And then I provided. I just want to put my stuff in my CORRECT LAST NAME.... that’s all I’ve wanted for 2 years to the point of tears and jobless. I can’t even collect any money from the government because MY SOCIAL AND MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE DON'T MATCH. I have been trying to get this resolved for so long now. I don’t care what it costs I don’t care what it is I have to do...... I just want to at LEAST KNOW WHATS GOING ON or what I’m supposed to do... I can’t get a house, I can’t get a car. I can’t do anything basic that’s needed of an adult..... because I don’t have the CORRECT personal paperwork. I just want my social.... I just want my life.
They lost my daughter’s passport and birth certificate. Also, were terrible on the phone and the manager never called me back.
Spoke with a representative that was short with me and made me feel like I was bothering her. Not at all happy with their phone service.
Worst customer service
I have called to schedule an appt and was on hold for 30 minutes and then hung up on. I am ready to retire and need to get an appt to begin my benefits.
I have received my first SS direct deposit but my original Birth Certificate has not yet been returned to me.
I want my account switch back to the direct deposit card and I've called several times in concerns of this to only have them send me a letter marked Oct 8 states i want a check i never said that none what so ever