****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 Topeka 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 ClosedThe Topeka Social Security Office Is Located in West Topeka. I-70 Exit 356 North on Wanamaker. West on 6th Street Two Blocks from Wanamaker Rd
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 888-327-1271 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.
We went to the Topeka SSA office today and everyone was fantastic! The employee that greeted us was very personable and helpful! She made us feel comfortable! We were seen quickly and the employee that helped us with our case was very professional and caring! I’m very impressed with our SSA office!
I had an appointment set and never got a phone call from a representative at the social security administration. I needed to be contact to update information about medical conditions discovered that are guaranteed disabling and I will be unable to work.
Need to change name on my social security card
Hello, I left a Voicemail for a manager that I was transferred to from the main line, whom I was told is the right person to schedule an Appointment with In Order to change my name and my status. This manager was supposedly in the Topeka office and she is the person who can see me to do this. I’m currently in Arkansas and I left a message saying that I’ll be back on topeka for a few days and need to make an appointment- I left name number SS number, status and what I needed. That person called me back to make an appointment at 07:30 in the morning ! When I obviously wouldn’t answer. and basically left me a message to call back to the main line IF I still needed an appointment! Thanks for the waste of Time. As if my time is not important. If I didn’t need an appointment why would I call and leave a message that I need one? Why would you call me at 07:30 if you actually expect me to answer am I identified number at 07:30. I tried to call back but of course the office was closed. Im reporting this because it was done purposely - a person with the intent of getting an appointment scheduled with me would have called during normal business hours and had left a direct number so that I can get back to them.
I need a replacement ss card. They want me to print off the application. I don't have a printer. Why can't you be open for simple things such as that?
I was wanting to get a Social Security card you guys open or what?
I received a voicemail from a nice lady to inform me that my cell phone number is being used as a social security scam. I need to know what to do.
I got excepted for section 8 but I need my youngest social security number I have sent paper work in back in sept.of 2020 and still have not received nothing how do I get in to get one?
I would love to ask a question!!! However, no one answer the phone!!! How is anyone supposed to get anything done if no one answers the phone?
Well I call and update my address every time and they say it’s updated in the system and then I call for something and they tell me the address I provided isn’t in the system.
I have went through every channel I can possibly think of. This is my last result please help me. I am a victim of I.D. theft I have contacted local social security offices and to no avail have I received my paperwork to getting my card in mail or birth certification. Im so frustrated and needing my benefits to pay bills and other important lively duties.
I’ve had 3 conversations total w/the Topeka office & they’ve all been wonderful! Answered my questions clearly & very pleasant & helpful. Thank you so much!
ALL I WANT TO DO IS GET A REPLACEMENT CARD, IT LOCKED ME OUT, MY CARD IS WORN OUT AND CANNOT BE READ, AND NOW I CAN'T ORDER ONE ONLINE BECAUSE YOUR SITE LOCKED ME OUT, THIS IS AGGREVATING AND NOT VERY TIME EFFECTIVE.
I am already on disability I have SSDI that I have not received my stimulus check, my disability check goes directly to my account and I'm not seeing any other checks go in there everybody else on disability gotten their check from the stimulus. but I haven't gotten mine.
I'm thinking about retiring, but I'm not sure how to go about it. Do I need an appointment to speak with one of you?
I w2ould like a letter stating my gross benefits for 2018. Would like to pick it up at the front desk.
I need to replace my Social Security card and my disability card how do I do that
The tips say to call and make an appointment. The estimated hold time on my call before I make an appointment is 1 hour. Really?! I hold for an hour to make an appointment, then go in and wait for my appointment as well? This is my third time calling at different times. I don't feel like the call center here is appropriately staffed.
I'll start by stating how FRUSTRATED I AM with this entire process of trying to get the forms I need to file for a replacement card! YOUR ONLINE pages are a JOKE as the forms will not download!!! so I try calling your phones and CAN NOT manage to speak with a HUMAN BEING without a 50 minutes wait!!! WHAT!!! Give me a break!!!! So... This message is to let you Know that I think you people need to get your damn act together to better service your patrons!!! I NEED THE FORMS TO FILE FOR A REPLACEMENT CARD... HOW DO I GET THEM???????????????? FOR CHRIST SAKES... I AM SICK OF SITTING AROUND WITH CRAPPY MUSIC PLAYING IN MY EAR FOR HOURS WAITING TO TALK WITH SOMEONE. JUST SEND ME THE FORMS ALREADY,