****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 Colorado Springs 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.
LOCATED IN THE "CROSSROADS AT CITADEL" SHOPPING STRIP ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF GALLEY AND ACADEMY BLVD
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 (800) 772-1213 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 get my daughters social security card but is the office open to the public
I can’t get a hold of anyone via phone. My birth certificate and passport are now missing. I had to mail them in. Received my new SSN card a while ago with name change but my personal documents need to be returned to me ASAP.
I applied months ago for ssc replacement they said they sent one, I NEVER got a ssc. I need something temp or real so I can work, I lost my job and can not work because of this!
I can’t get my 1099 so can’t file my taxes. I am desperate and have gone on line and spoken to agents numerous times and been assured it is in the mail and I can access it online. Neither is true.
I need to change my name. I have filled in the ss-5 form and have an original passport and marriage license. Do I just mail that in? Can I please have that address. Thank you
I believe that I was scammed over the phone. A man said that my Social Security number was compromised. He then switched me over to a woman who said that I had a warrant for my arrest in Texas. I gave her the last 4 numbers of my Social Security number. The phone number is 618 556 3186 that they called me from.
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I never got my stimulus money and I got direct so I'm pretty upset and no body has bothered to get back to me.
I will be turning 70 years old on October 19. I would like to make an appointment to insure that all the necessary information is included so that I can begin receiving SS as soon as possible (I understand that three months are needed for all the processing to be done). I will be calling within a few minutes, but wanted to cover all the bases to get an appointment as soon as possible.
Hi I'm trying to get a proof of my social security number so I can get a Colorado ID. I have a 1040 tax form but the DMV wouldn't accept it. Do I need to come in in person or can I do this online. I'm a cardiac patient and it's extremely high risk for me to go out in public a lot with covid. But I desperately need to get an ID and can't till I get proof of my social. So just trying to figure out what to do.Thanks ha e a wonderful day
Would like an appointment to get sons social security card. I have school records.
I called twice, for a total of over a 2.5 hour wait on hold, and both times the phone line ended up going silent. If a caller is going to have to be on hold for that long the least that can happen is that they receive assistance by a live person on the other end after the wait.
I have a one question. I am 79 years old and am I required to have Medicare part D (prescription insurance)?
Can I change my Social Security benefits to take half of my husband's benefits online or do I need to come into the office?
My social security benefits have been under review for more than 2 years. Every 6 months someone calls and says they will get back to me. An incorrect deposit continues to be put in my account of $1 Susan Sallee