****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 Plantation 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 pmTuesday 9:00 am - 4:00 pmWednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pmThursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pmFriday 9:00 am - 4:00 pmDirections: the ssa office is located on the west sunrise blvd, 2 traffic lights west of university drive and 1 traffic light east of pine island rd. Turn north at light on lauderdale west dr. Building is located in pine island commonds plaza. First bldg on the left. Look for clearly marked entrance around the corner. Bus route 36 runs east and west on sunrise 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 866-331-9093 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.
There was a lady that was completely rude. I didn’t catch her name but she wore red glasses. I’m not sure if she was having a bad morning but she was irritable and unpleasant. Someone like that should not work as a customer service rep. She wasn’t able to explain herself and got upset when I asked for clarity. When I pointed it out to her that she was being rude she shrugged her shoulders and said okay. Had it not been for me being a Godly person I’d have a bad rest of day but i can only pray for her because I pray she doesn’t let anyone else feel the way she made me feel this morning.
I would like to know at what age are you eligible to receive full benefits from the social security. Also how do I apply for social security benefits, can I continue working while receiving social security benefits
I would like to make an appointment, but there is nothing that will let me make one.
Office should be closed due to lack of professionalism. I submitted my application. I have been calling but they do not return my calls. I was able to speak to one agent today, but the call dropped; he hasn't tried to return the call. I have been calling back and no response. I have left messages, and personnel did not care to return messages. Terrible operations at this office.
I received a call/message and for the past three weeks, I have returned the call and left messages no response.
Very professional fine person with patience... very rare to experience this. He was epic calm and advised me properly of the procedures that give me hope this final time. Mr Geiger was the most professional person I have dealt with calmly.
Spoke first with Melissa, extremely rude. Transferred me to Dino, even worst! Extremely rude, no customer service skills
I became us- citizen and want to update my social security card. Where should I file the application?
Need my children social security numbers. How can i set an appointment to the office to retrieve them?
Worse experience ever. I called and when I tried to explain my situation the officer told me that “my situation doesn't matter for him”, he didn't even hear me or let me explain what was my problem. I'm very disappointed and didn't expect this treatment to come from a government official. He even hung up the phone on me. I'm just waiting for covid to be over because then people like this won't have any excuse for not being able to do their job.
I'm applying for a job, and I realize that in my Social Security card said 'valid for work only with DHS authorization' I never update my card after we become permanent residents, Could update on line or you can send me a new SS card? I'm on a call with your office in plantation and your automatic system said there is a 2 hrs. waiting..
I am planning retirment and I need to run some numbers before I retire to ensure the best time to go. Please notify me who I may contact by phone or email. No one is picking up the phones at the Plantation site at this time.
Hi i need to make an appointment
I need to make an appointment please to order my sons social security card ? i tried calling but it does not allow to speak to anyone.
Hi . I need to make an appointment.
We moved 04/06/2019 from Plantation to Germany. You assisted with the paperwork and we discussed to have our mailing address changed to a German address. It was on 02/21/2019. It worked for me but not for my spouse. Now for the first time I received 2 mailings from SSA. Increase 1.6% For my spouse we would need it to prepare our taxes. We left a paper back with you with our Soc. Sec. # s and Mailing address in Germany.
I NEED TO AQUIRE A COPY OF MY MEDICARE CARD.