****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.
This 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. Administers and provides retirement benefits, disability benefits, survivors benefits, Medicare coverage, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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 (855) 531-1684 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.
Fraud case under review for more than 9 months without any update or contact. 8 trips to local SSA office without update or resolution. What does it take to have this situation resolved?
Lost my social security card need a new one to present to my job.
I've been calling every morning for 5 months to schedule a appointment for a replacement card. I've been hung up on repeatedly. I've sat on hold up to 8 hrs on some occasions and nothing. This is unacceptable
Very unprofessional staff don’t know how to do their job.
Since the beginning of the pandemic I can understand how all community services and agencies have closed, but the simple fact that many stores and agencies are re-opening you'd think that things would have become easier for those seeking help to complete task. Even then with simple task such as needing to get a replacement of a SSN card should have been made easier. Not everyone is comfortable with sending the replacement forms and original copy their state ID by mail to the office. Not everyone is able to complete this task online due to errors or not having a computer. Making an appointment shouldn't be this difficult. If SSA usually experiences a high level of calls, then more staff should be put to work. I've been recommended to call 3 different numbers to be able to schedule an appointment to obtain a replacement of an SSN card. I was last given a number to schedule an appointment. I've call this number more than I can count, waiting for several hours which resulted to the background music stopping and hearing nothing but silence or waiting for hours while the music stopped and then the phone was continuously ringing. This is very time consuming. I went to the office, in where I was told to schedule the appointment by phone. Why couldn't they have assisted me in scheduling the appointment right at the office or why can't this be schedule on the government website. This is ridiculous.
On May 10th I applied for a new social security card to add my middle name. On the 19th I received my documents back to me. But I still haven't received my new card. They said it will take 10 to 14 days. Where is my card. I'm getting married and you are getting on my nerves.
I have been trying to set up an appointment for 3 weeks now and every time they keep telling me a different story as to when to call for an appointment at the Bronx Card Center. Every representative have a different lie they are telling people. They don't understand the frustration people are dealing with trying to get an appointment. I was told I need to start calling at 7:30 am to get through which is another lie. I have been on hold well over 7 hours and no one answer then the phone cuts off and you got to start all over again. I called the Bronx card center this morning 5/25/2021 at 8:30am and I got the woman on the phone and she said there is no appointments. I told her that I was informed that the representative said to call back to check for appointment. She said there isn't any appointments going to be giving out. I try to explain to her that is not what the other representatives are saying. She is terrible and she should not have a job giving people false information. This has been the worse process I have ever seen in my life. Do the Governors know the type of people working in these places behind the phone. Why is it so hard to get an appointment. This is a matter of me keeping my job and this are the run around people get it is just so unfair.
I have been trying to set up an appointment for two weeks! Last week, someone actually answered and informed me that I have to call back on 5/10/21 as there were no more appointments and new appointments will be available that day. I call bright and early and to my surprise someone answered again. I was told that there were still no appointments available and to call back 5/12/21. As I am writing this review, I am still on hold for 23 minutes. I wish I could use the online system for a replacement. I have tried and when I submit, a screen pops up that says they are unable to create an account with the social security number given. This is so frustrating. I think it is disgusting how they treat people. These rude workers may not need a social security replacement cards one day. However, they will need something from somewhere. When they try to call, I hope they are given an equally hard time if not more. Disgusting treatment.
Nobody is answering phone, I have been trying to book a in office interview for my SSN but nobody is helping me out with this, a lady picked up phone today, she was Rude for no reason and after listening to my request, she put me on hold for more than 45 minutes & never came back. I don't know what to do. I tried all the numbers but nobody could help
Im getting extremely frustrated. No one answers the phones. How am i supposed to make an appointment. This is really holding me up on a lot of stuff in my life right now.
No one ever picks up the phone no matter what time you call. If the offices are closed for in person and no one picks up the phone, how can anything get done. I've been trying to reach someone for over a month. This is ridiculous. What do the workers get paid for if they aren't doing their job? Why is no one monitoring this?
Hi, I need to get my baby social security card, I’m being calling and sent the application again but I have not receive it or here from ya, my son is 10 months old I really need it to do all he staffs, or give me an appointment because calling they don’t want to give me one.
Hello I applied for a new card and it's been months. Is there any way to check to see any update. Thank you
I sent my SS application together with my naturalization certificate and the court name changed on January 28, 2020 , I would like to know how long more I have to wait for my SS card and documents to be returned.
I live in Bronx New York. I got my green card application approved. I am with a legal stay without a SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Where can I apply for a card during this pandemic, as the Grand Concourse office is not issuing any new cards right now. Thanks for you help.
Do I need to make an appointment to come in and get a social security card? if so how do I go about it.
I have been attempting to get a name change done on my account since AUGUST. Every person I have spoken to has been very nasty and unhelpful. I now have no ID, none of my original paperwork. I was just told 'I don't know what to tell you' with the loud sound of TV cartoons and children in the background while I was being spoken to on speaker phone (that is the norm now when you call). This has been the most horrific experience. Yes I understand the backup because of COVID but why do people who need these things for work to KEEP their jobs have to hear that as an excuse. This is taking WAY too long and no one can provide me with an answer as to why.
How can I make a appointment, to apply for a new social security number, I'm a Ligal resident. I can on April 29 . please let me know
I want to know how I can apply for social security by mail for my mother who has arrived and I need to get her a quick medical insurance because she suffers from high sugar
I got a lost social security
I had applied for social security card for my uncle on February 28 ! But I didn’t get still!!! Please le me know when will I get that social security card! Thanks!!!
How can I apply for a replacement social security card if I am d
Buenas , Quiero saber si mi seguro social ya está listo, y cuando lo puedo ir a buscar ,