****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 Harlingen 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.
Directions: CORNER OF W JEFFERSON AVE & "T" STREET-N EXPRESSWAY 77 FRONTAGE.
Hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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) 931-7075 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.
Brownsville Social Security Administration Office
I been on the phone for the past 3 weeks calling for at least 3 hours to schedule na appointment and no answer at all.
I have called 4 times just this morning. First my call was disconnected, then connected to Brownsville couldn't help me. Next placed on hold, then eventually call again. Called two more times only to automated machine tell me the extension I called had a mailbox that was full, I was holding for the next available agent. So frustrating and infuriating.
I got married and need to change my last name. Do I have to make an appointment or just walk in?
I was not happy that the office hung up on me twice by a male cuz of me being Deaf. Shame on him and the office too....
I can't get through to speak with anyone. I have waited on the phone for 45 to 1 hour long and nobody picks up only the recording saying all agents are busy thank you for your patience.
Need to set appointment
I applied for disability 10/2/20. According to GAR representatives, social security office stated they don’t have an application on file for me.
I need to get a new social security card for my father. I can go in person to the office.
Need to change my last name, I recently got married and received my marriage certificate.
Me podrían dar una cita .. Necesito darme de alta para tener mi número social gracias.
I called the above phone #, was placed on hold for 16 mins without any assistance from a live person. CDR
I cannot get with office , I was dropped on my call as an appointment, it’s impossible to communicate with the Harlingen office
Quiero una cita en la oficina de Harlingen, Texas.
I had received a call whom ever Social Security administrator representative. Didn't get a name . Need to know if there's a identity theft , fraudulent on my social security information been used
How do I make a appointment
Need to replace lost social security card
I recently purchased a new home and wanted to know how/where in the website can I change my address?
Need to find out how much I will get for my retirement at 62 yrs.
Need to look into getting social security checks back
I am a new permanent resident and want to make an appointment to get my SSN, please e mail me
Good morning, my son needs his social number for the first time, we are legal migrants and he doesn't have his document yet. Could you help me to know what documents I need to bring and how to make an appointment.
Need to find out how much I will get for my social security retirement
How much money do I get from my disability check
I received a call stating that someone was using my information and drug trafficking. DMC701 Glenn Carter is this a scam or what's going on.
We have been getting calls ALL DAY dating my husband's San has been hacked but when we call back there is no answer or it com to yes to be busy. I believe this is ANOTHER scam. Monday morning we WILL have a friend who is a private investigator check into this and pursure further information and charges if allowed
I live in WA State and I've been getting calls from this office saying that SSN is being suspended. It's always an automated voice
Just as the other two reviews or complaints this number calling all day saying my social security number suspended and fraud is going on I need to contact the office and I’ve called and got no answer. What is going on?
I live in Pa. Got a call from them. My daughter lives in harlingen texas.. I reached a 'real' person who said that the number had been hacked. This is the federal government mind you l. This is totally crazy
I got a call from this man named Luke Spencer with The DMC#701 he clams he is from this office and that my SSN was suspended and that their was a warrant out for my arrest because of Money lingering and Drug trafficking he clams he is a officer of the Harlingen, TX 78550 and my SSN WAS Sent to them by law enforcement and he clams that i have 80,000 dollars and credit dept so i am emailing you so i can find out if this is a scam the number he called from was 1-626-415-7889
I received a phone call from this number, stating that it was this office, suspending my Social Security account. I tried to call the phone number above and the voice mail box is full.... How are you protecting us from potential fraud if there is no way to contact you to verify it was actually the Social Security Office calling me?