****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 Puyallup 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.
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 855-886-9627 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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Incredibly disappointing that no one answers the phone during business hours.
I called the local office of SSA in Puyallup, Washington and rang their phone at least 50 times. NO ONE ANSWERS THE PHONE. How is someone suppose to get service when no one answers the phone?
Hi--I just got my passport and marriage license returned from your office for my Social Security name change. I am wondering--how do I get a new Social Security card? Is there anything I can do online that would suffice to take to get name change on drivers license and passport? Thank you
I called right at opening and got to speak to Rob West. He was so helpful and efficient. I was requesting verbal verification that my Part B SEP application had been processed. As Rib looked it up, he found it had been assigned to him. He went ahead and processed it for me as we were on the phone. I work in customer service and Rob West is AMAZING! Thank you so much for having him as an employee. He really cares and does everything he can to assist you!
I called to speak with a different manager other than Ms. Boyd, who was rudely yelling. After I explained that my daughter funds were not distributed to her by her father and has been used for his own personal gains. I called back and was told she was the district manager. Well, that should be reviewed because that woman is very unprofessional.
Checking on my SSD l filed for in May lam on medication and under doctor's care my illness prevents me from working l havnt heard a word no mail would like to know when l can count on my disability with my illness preventing me from working lve been disabled now for a long time under doctor's care
I was asked within the first three minutes if I wished to receive a call back instead of waiting on the line. I've called before and the same option was available which I have always used instead of wasting my battery for an endless hold. I noticed a comment left in April of this year 2019 and they complained about not having the option available, I'm puzzled. Is there a different number that they called in on or a different option in the phone system. It isn't offered on all seems far fetched so maybe they just stopped listening to the computer prompts? All I know is that every issue I've called in on I've asked for a call back and received it. DIDN'T WANT PEOPLE READING THESE REVIEWS TO THINK THEY CAN'T GET A CALL BACK INSTEAD OF AN ENDLESS HOLD. ***THIS IS MUCH BETTER THEN GOING INTO THE OFFICE WITH A QUESTION, THEY START LINING UP AT LEAST A HALF HOUR BEFORE THE DOORS OPEN WINTER OR SUMMER.
I tried to call to learn some information on my sons survivor benefits. I called and was told that it was almost and hour to wait on the phone. This is UNACCEPTABLE! There should be an option to leave a number for a reprensentative to call back.
I am helping my brother help a friend who is getting SSD and is homeless now. My brother is letting her stay at his house temporarily but is way too much for my brother. She has cancer and needs to be in a facility. I called SS office in Puyallup (nearest one to him to make an appointment to come and talk to you about this but call waiting was almost an hour and a half. Can you please call me or better yet email me? I just want to make an appt for them.