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11900 Gilbert St
Garden Grove, CA - 92841

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(877) 669-3115

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(833) 571-0642

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13 Comments

  1. Oct 13, 2022

    Can I walk-in?

  2. Feb 2, 2022

    This office responded very accurately when I apply my Social security benefits

  3. Dec 6, 2021

    I want apply SSI. what documents should I submit?

  4. Jul 1, 2021

    Hello. My mom got Green Card 4 weeks ago. How can I get an appointment for her socialsecurity number ? Thank you.

  5. Jun 10, 2021

    Good day is the office at Garden Grove, CA open? if so, whats the schedule? thanks

  6. Jun 2, 2021

    Excellent service provided by the Garden Grove office.

  7. Apr 26, 2021

    Today was not the day to call... I've had nothing but courteous and helpful reps when I've previously called the Social Security office, however, TODAY WAS NOT THE DAY. The rep wanted to ensure I was reminded that we are currently in a pandemic, which I am clearly aware of and one of the reasons I was reaching out for assistance. She also said 'I don't want you to think I am treating you any type of way' which is clearly stating I AM TREATING YOU SOME TYPE OF WAY. So disheartening to say the least. My questions were still not answered so now I'm stuck on hold once again. Hoping to get a more helpful and patient representative. Good day.

  8. Oct 19, 2020

    I will be turning 65 in February and I want to make an appointment to apply for medicare and retirement. I won't be retiring until June, but I need to know what do I do to start the process.

  9. Sep 28, 2020

    I am 62 years old, if I apply for my own earlier retirement now and then 3 more years when my husband will get retirement, at that time can I jump to his retirement benefits ? And by the way, if I want to apply for my retirement benefit , what is documents I have to prepare for it? Thanks a lot for your time.

  10. Jul 2, 2020

    07/02/2020 I called regarding getting an urgent payment of my Social Security Benefits due to an error of the main Social Social Security Administration in Baltimore, Maryland. My benefits were not direct deposited into my US Bank account on 07/02/2020 as was supposed to be the case. The attendant said that I need to wait until my benefits are direct deposited into my old Chase Bank Account and then have them sent back to the Social Security Administration in Baltimore, Maryland. The Social Security in Garden Grove can then give me an urgent payment of my Social Security Benefits. They did not give me any assistance on what to do in the meantime to pay my urgent due bills. That was a problem, I thought they took a little extra long. There was no clue in how they could help me out. I will contact the Assistance programs in Orange County, Ca. I hope things turn out for the best.

  11. Mar 31, 2020

    I have permission from a company for government help from garden grove social services office during the general hours of buisness. I am a regular student replacing my annual photo card for jobs I be hired for currently. Thank you for being a great government social service worker. I be proud of you for being a healthy employee.

  12. Apr 4, 2019

    Poor service technicians answering phone apparently have no clue how to help. I waited hours at garden grove office and had to set up an online account then about a year later get an email to do my annual checkup of the account . Of course there is a problem and I cannot access my account so I call wait over an hour to end up having my so called help cancel my account so I can get it hooked up with my phone. Of course that does not work. I call again wait forever to get someone whom doesn’t know sht. Then the third time I call and wait again to be told the first person didn’t handle the situation correctly and never should have canceled the account and the problem is with a credit monitoring of my credit and I should go back to the same office to have help. Fo Social security your are a waste of time and in my opinion thieves

  13. Feb 6, 2018

    WAIT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ON THE PHONE IS AN HOUR RIGHT NOW. I CAN WALK TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE AND BACK IN LESS TIME. WHAT USE IS A SERVICE I AM UNABLE TO ACCESS WITHOUT SETTING ASIDE AT LEAST HALF OR A WHOLE DAY? NONE. IT IS EASIER FOR ME TO GO DOWN TO THE GARDEN GROVE OFFICE FROM WHERE I LIVE THAN USE YOUR USELESS PHONE SERVICE. GOD FORBID THEY DON'T TELL ME TO GO BACK HOME AND USE YOUR NUMBER TO ENROLL FOR MEDICARE. 657-251 2700



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****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 Garden Grove 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.

Location: 2 MILES NORTH OF THE 22 FWY. MAJOR CROSS STREETS ARE CHAPMAN AVE AND GILBERT ST. OFFICE IS LOCATED HALF A BLOCK NORTH OF CHAPMAN AVE ON THE EAST SIDE OF GILBERT ST. GILBERT ST. IS BETWEEN AND PARALLEL TO BROOKHURST AND MAGNOLIA.



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) 669-3115 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I do an application online for social security
Yes. You can apply for benefits online (retirement, disability, medicare). Visit https://www.ssa.gov.
How do I apply for a replacement Social Security number card?
There is no cost to obtain a free or new Social Security Card. Get an application at this web link: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf. Then, either mail in your application or visit your local office. Try to make an appointment before visiting your location Social Security Office.
How do I change or correct my name on my Social Security number card?
If you legally change your name due to marriage, divorce, or any other reason, you need to go to your local office.
How do I apply for Social Security retirement benefits?
It is recommended that you apply for retirement benefits three months before you want your payments to start. Applying online at https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/rib. One or more of the following documents may be needed in order to apply online. The end of the online application will provide instructions on where to submit them. The documents we may ask for are: Original birth certificate or other proof of birth [more info] (You may also submit a copy of your birth certificate certified by the issuing agency); Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States [more info]; Copy of your U.S. military service paper(s) (e.g., DD-214 - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) if you had military service before 1968; [more info]; and Copy of your W-2 form(s) [more info] and/or self-employment tax return [more info] for last year.
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How long will it take to get a Social Security card?
The Social Security Administration will mail your Social Security card as soon as they have all of the necessary information and have verified the appropriate documents. Generally, you will get your card within 10 business days from the date on your receipt.
How long would it take to get by mail my Disability Benefits Award Letter?
An award letter, AKA award notice, is what shows that a claim for benefits has been approved.
The Award letter is usually mailed to the recipient within a few months of Social Security approving their benefit application.
The Social Security office does not have an established deadline for mailing the award letters. Some claimants will get their letters even after Social Security has issued their first benefit payment or earlier than that.
The wait is longer if your case was decided on a hearing.
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Can I schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment with Social Security, through your website?
No. We do not have direct contact with any of the offices listed on our website, we only provide the locations with the contact information, you must call them directly.
If I give you my Social Security Number and personal Information, can you check the Status of my case or check my application status?
No. We do not have direct contact with any of the offices listed on our website, we only provide the locations with the contact information, you must call them directly. We strongly advise that you do not provide your Social Security Number or personal information through this website or any other website. Contact your local Social Security office directly in order to obtain your case status or for more information.
What is SSI (Supplemental Security Income)?
SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children who have low income, few resources, and who are blind or disabled. SSI also provides monthly payments to people age 65 and older with limited income and resources, who are not blind or disabled.
How Much Can You Get from SSI?
The basic monthly federal amount for 2021 is the same nationwide:
$794 for one person, or
$1,191 for a couple



Not everyone gets the same amount. You may get more if you live in a state that adds money to the federal SSI payment. On the other hand, you may get less if you have other income such as wages, pensions, or Social Security benefits. You may also get less if someone pays your household expenses. You may also get less if you live with a spouse and he or she has income.
Should I Apply for SSI?
To get a monthly payment you must:
Be at least age 65 OR be blind or disabled;
Have limited income (wages, pensions, etc.);
Have limited resources (the things you own);
Be a U.S. citizen, a national of the U.S., or some noncitizens; and
Reside in one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands.

Exception: The children of military parent(s) assigned to permanent duty outside the U.S. and certain students temporarily abroad may receive SSI payments outside the U.S.
How Can You Apply for SSI?
You can apply for SSI by calling our toll-free number at 877-483-0689. The phone lines are open between 8 am and 7 pm. Office staff can provide more information about SSI and schedule an appointment to take your application over the telephone.

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