****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 Idaho Falls 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.
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
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
THE OFFICE IS LOCATED THREE BLOCKS SOUTH OF 17TH ON CHANNING WAY. THE ENTRANCE IS ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF THE CHANNING SQUARE MALL. IF RESCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT - USE EARLIEST AVAILABLE APPT TIME.
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 866-253-0489 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.
Como puedo enviar mis documentos para la aplicación del seguro social de mi bebé
A drop box for mail would be nice. Doesn't make any sense for me to mail an application when i live 2 blocks from the office. Covid isnt a good enough excuse. Unless the mail person disinfects the mail be for they drop it off lol. Sounds like incompetence or laziness. Not taking shots at the staff just the rules.
I'm trying to get survivors benefits. Website says 4 mths. I called at 4 was told 2 mths. Couldn't stop wondering why 2 different answers so called again. Was told 1 mth. You guys were rude both times I called. I'm so confused not sure what to do...I have anxiety.. your job is to help us I dont understand this process completely. Being rude does not help. Kindness goes a long way.
I’ve tried calling the number above to make an appointment but it’s not working? Do I need an appointment to come in?
I try to go to my appointment but the door were closed. My appointment was monday at 11 o clock
My son was still born and the hospital asked if I wanted to file for a social security card and I said yes but I never received nothing what do I need to do so I can get one since I need it for my taxes Thank you
How do I get a copy of my social security card?
Made an appointment on Nov. 13 for Dec. 8. Comes Dec. 8 appoint was not recorded so now have to wait until Jan. 8 for appointment which will cause a delay in benefits. No I will not die ... but it is frustrating that they could not make an earlier arrangement.
I am receiving ssi in San Diego California. I would like to transfer it to Idaho. How do I go about it?
I need to get a replacement ss card
Please reorient the waiting area chairs to face the entryway door so ones back is not to the entryway in case of an emergency.
can not log on. have called ssa and had reset. still does not work WHY??????????????????