****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 Orangeburg 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 ClosedLocation directions: From I-26, Exit 145 to Orangeburg,(u.s. 601)go Approx 2 Miles, Turn Righ T on St. Matthews Road. Go 2.5 Miles on St. Matthews Road. Turn Right on Sims Street. the Office Will Be on Your Left After the House of Pizza.
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 866-716-8602 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 recently got married and need to change my last name. Would I mail my application and documents to Orangeburg or Columbia, and how long will it take to get my new social security card?
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET MY SONS SOCIAL SECURITY CARD FOR A MONTH! SENT IN THE ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS AND STILL THEY SEND ME THE SAME PAPERWORK AND APPLICATION I COMPLETED 7 TIMES AND A LIST OF WHAT I NEED TO SEND LIKE I HAVEN'T.
I called three times and when the phone ring I get a brief pulse like someone picked up and then nothing. Poor customer care
THE FACT I HAVE CALLED THREE TIMES WITHIN THE LAST 45 MIN DUE TO INCOMPETENT AGENTS WORKING FROM HOME WHO KEEP HANGING UP THE PHONE! THE FIRST ONE KEEPS QUIET YET I CAN LITERALLY HEAR BREATHING AND THE DEAD BATTERIES IN THE FIRE ALARM BEEPING! AS SOON AS I CLICK OVER AND REDIAL THEY HANG UP & WHAT ARE THE CHANCES I GO THROUGH IT AGAIN! THE WOMAN IS TALKING TO HER KID ABOUT SOME PANTS AND GUESS WHAT SHE DOES AFTER? HANGS UP ! THATS BEYOND INSANE I HAVE TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS JUST TO VERIFY DOCUMENTATION THAT WAS REQUESTED WAS RECEIVED SO MY SON CAN GO TO SCHOOL IN TIME! COMPLETE WASTE OF MY TIME AND COMPANIES
I need to change name on my social security card for I got married and need to file taxes, should I go to Orangeburg county social security office or Columbia, SC. Social security office?
Trying to get a appointment for my SS
After 3 days of my calls not being returned I called the 1-800-772-1213 and a very nice lady answered the call and assisted me right then and there with my concerns and questions. I do understand that local SS offices are busy BUT I had received wrong information from the local office and told they would deny my claim if I did not send in documents in a timely fashion. I did send in the documents but had no confirmation they had been received. I did not want my claim denied. The lady's name was CJ and she was very helpful and told me that my documents had been received and were in process.
I cannot get anyone to answer phone at this office, after pressing the two or three numbers they tell you to press, it hangs up, Someone at this office needs to check this please. I am turning 65 in May and I do not need Medicare Part B as I am still fully covered under my husband. I mailed in the form I was told to fill out, but have received NO confirmation that this office received it.
I need to talk to somebody about getting my social security card
Early in November our family found out that we did not receive our stimulus money because my social security card said 'not good for employment'. Since being a permanent citizen since 2006 and working for our school district since 2009 it never occurred to me that that had to be changed. So on November 4 I called our social security office in Orangeburg and Mrs. Carmicle gave me patiently all the information I needed to get it changed. I send my paperwork is asap. In the weeks that followed Mr. Gallman took the time to keep me updated about the process and right for Christmas I received my new card. IN spite the difficulties due to the Corona Virus and people working from home I feel very well taken care off in a professional manner and want to thank the people at our local social security office. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!
I'm trying to talk with someone because I will be 65 February 5, 2020 and only want Medicare Part A at present because I still work FullTime
The service that you get at this office is terrible. They say they want to help you, but that is far from the truth. Ms. P. Green has to be the most difficult person there to work with. She is very unprofessional and does not know her job. All she does is play games. She needs to be evaluated for her performance on dealing with the public. More training is needed ASAP. My whole experience with her has been horrible. PLEASE HELP THIS HER WITH HER SOCIAL SKILLS. Not a people's person at all.