****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 Salem 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 ClosedTO GET TO THE OFFICE FROM DOWNTOWN SALEM, DRIVE SOUTH ON 12TH STREET AND TURN LEFT ON MCGILCHRIST ST SE. FROM THE SOUTH, DRIVE NORTH ON 13TH STREET AND TURN RIGHT ON MCGILCHRIST STREET SE. THE BLDG WILL BE ON YOUR RIGHT AS YOU DRIVE EAST ON MCGILCHRIST. FREE PARKING AROUND BLDG. DEAF & HARD OF HEARING CALLERS SHOULD USE OREGON RELAY SERVICE @ 711
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 866-593-1559 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 would like to set up an appointment to submit or request my social security number.
You need to reopen your offices to the public… I will not send my identity through the mail… the fact that the entire country has reopened its doors while you remain closed for COVID-19 sends a very negative message.
I want to know if you can make appointment to sign up for Medicare? If so can my wife come in with me?
Can I change my mailing address online by myself? If not why not?
I don’t know what happened to the call back option but I liked that better than waiting on hold, please, if possible, bring it back.
My review is very low.. I've made 3 calls to get very simple,basic info, and I was on the phone for over 45minutes each time, in which I gave up. At least 15 minutes having to listen to 2 different recordings, then just waiting to get someone on the phone. All I need is a simple document sent out to me saying what I am receiving from SSI, as I need to move,and it's for credit report,etc.
Need to file SSI and ssa
Can i schedule a interview to apply ssn
New Social Security Card And Bennefits For 01/2020 Need Papers For Housing! Thank You Very Much SSD!
I Really Like That Social Security Office Can Help The Citizens Online Now, Understaffed Online Fast! Thank You SSD
I don't know why I'm not getting my benefits every month I called about not getting a check in October then they sent 2 checks worth so I'm not understanding they said that I would get a check again in December 24th
The Salem SSA office does not make appointments except for applying for retirement, disability SSI and Representative Payee applications. Except for SSI you can apply online at www.SSA.Gov. for the above benefits. All other business is first come first serve. For IRMAA appeals , get a SSA 44 form online. Provide proof of your Life Changing Event and mail the form to the office with your proofs. You can include a note asking for your proofs back. If you don’t have a LCE and feel you do not have to pay the IRMAA adjustment surcharge file SSA 561 U2, you can attach additional information to the 561. Mail the form to the local office. You can also take the form and proofs to the office. Social Security Card. It’s best to go in with your permanent plastic and unexpired no hole punched ID or DL. SSA will not accept your paper license as ID. READ the directions on form SS5! I retired from this office. Please believe we have an incredible number of people to serve. We do the best we can do with the resources we are given by Congress. Call the 800 number for routine address changes and scheduling appointments for the above listed benefits if you can’t file online . Despite information from the 800 number walk in appointments are not available in Salem except in emergency circumstances, and are done after consulting management. Please bring your patience and my former coworkers will do their best for you. They’re all professional and good at their jobs.
Your recommendations suggest making an appt at the SocSec office—don’t just show up. However, I can’t get thru to the office by phone. When I call my wait time is generally an hour & I can’t wait on my cell for an hour. Since that’s impossible, I am forced to go to them in person. And wait & wait, & wait til I run out of time & cant wait any longer. What other option do I have?? Why can’t your system be upgraded with a better way to make appts? Maybe online? Then we could choose a time & not have to wait. Please consider revamping your process for appts.
the 772 1213 phone system is terrible. I have been lead in circles and wish to make an appointment to speak with some one in person at Salem ,Albany, or Eugene Oregon. The people on the 1213 number have tried to help send me to other phone numbers that direct me back to the 1213 number. a waste of time.How do I make an appointment to speak to some one in person at their office that will handle an IRRMA appeal?
I keep trying to get an appointment like everyone says but can't. I have a hard time leaving my house. I don't see why it has to be made so difficult. I was on ssi before and need it back but can't even get anyone to help at the local office what so ever or the national number because I need a face to face appointment that I can't get at my local office