****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.
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
An appointment is required, they do not take walk-ins.
1/2 MILE NORTH OF I-12 ONCE YOU PASS THE LA HEART HOSPITAL AND FIRE STAT ION. THE OFFICE WILL BE ON YOUR LEFT.
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) 887-8997 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 called because I was hoping they were open. My husband just passed away and unfortunately if you don’t start making calls and taking care of finances you just might starve. But I know that my Lacomb office is filled with warm understanding heart felt workers who will make sure every t crossed and every I dotted. So I’m gonna be ok.
I'm not getting any response from my case worker, also I wanted to know how I can get a new social security number. My number is compromised I have been hacked way to many times.
Do I need to make an appointment to come by to change my name on my social security card?
I filled out paperwork to get duplicate ss card, how long does that take?
Hi I'm writing you about an email I received from social security stating it's time to report my wages. I don't have any wages I tried to go online and say that but it told me to call but I can't get through. What do I need to do?
I would like to schedule an appointment to review my SSI benefits that I currently have. I have questions regarding them and I would also like to know if you have a VA or Veteran representative there in your office as well..
Goodmorning, im an Italian athlete actually located in Folsom Louisiana, I need to get my personal SSN. How can I get an appointment?
I’m trying to make an appt for social security card replacement I’ve been waiting for office to open since COVID started. Please advise how to make an appt. I’ve tried calling and it keeps hanging up the phone while trying to speak with someone
They never call back and never answer the phone.
I need to change my name since getting married, I have called 6 times and been left on hold for so long that your phone system ends up hanging up on me.
I had a telephone interview today at 9:30am but the phone number that was on the letter was incorrect. I sent the correct phone number to yall but no one has gotten back with me. What do I do now?
Schedule an appointment… last week they said drop papers in drop box and I come this week completely closed. I just need a replacement card
I need to make an appointment with lacombe ssi
I would like to file for my SSA benefits. Came to your office but doors are locked? Can i make an appointment?
Are you guys open?
For everyone asking questions here, you can go to the social security website and create an account to get a new SS card, it will take 4-6 weeks to receive a new one. You can do a lot through the website as well.
I tried to get another social security card as my wallet was lost or stolen, they want me to send them my drivers license, if I get caught without one if I’m driving, I can go to jail. I want to come to Lacombe to get another one. There’s no way I’m sending important information/ things away for weeks. I can come to lacombe office.
Hello, I need to get a form or make an appointment to change my last name. I recently got married. Thanks!
Make an appointment
Do i need to schedule an appointment to come to this office? I live in Slidell.
Need to see if I can go online and get my social security card.
Friendly service.
I have been getting phone call of social security numbers fraud they been call me three times this week
I applied Part B enrollment because I am 65 yrs old. I faxed to SS office on Nov 11 2020. I didn’t get new card with Part A and Part B.
I need to found out when my hearing is. Plus I need to charge my address.
As of April of 2018 I was in Wisconsin visiting my daughter when I had a brain aneurysm. I had to have immediate brain surgery and was in a nursing facility for 19 months. I recently came back to Louisiana and I’m in need of financial help. I have no income right now and I am living with a friend until I can find an assisted living facility. Please let me know where I have to go to apply for SSDisablity benefits. There are so many different pages online I am confused which one I should use. Thank You for your help. Heather Ahner.
I can not get the web site for Social Security to recognize me. I keep getting the message we do not recognize you. I tried several times with my social security number, name and email to no avail. Do you have any suggestions?