You Can Apply For SSI Benefits by
Visiting our Apply Online for Disability Benefits page to start the disability application process online. You may be eligible to apply for SSI thr...
You Have The Right to Receive Help from Social Security
We will complete the application forms for you based on information you give to us.We will help you get documents you need to show that you meet th...
You Have The Right to A Representative
You may appoint someone as your representative to help you with your SSI claim and go with you to your appointment(s) with us.
You Have The Right to A Notice
We will notify you in writing of any decision about your SSI eligibility or change in benefit amount. We will also send copies of all notices to yo...
You Have The Right to Examine Your File
You or your appointed representative may request and examine or get a copy of the information in your case file. Also, you or your representative m...
You Have The Right to Appeal
You may appeal most determinations we make about your eligibility for SSI or changes we make in your benefit amount.
Apply for Retirement Benefits
Starting your Social Security retirement benefits is a major step on your retirement journey. This page will guide you through the process of applying for retirement benefits when you’re ready to take that step. Our online application is a convenient way to apply on your own schedule, without an appointment.
Ready To Retire?
Before you apply, take time to review the basics, understand the process, and gather the documents you’ll need to complete an application.
Who is eligible for SSI?
The SSI program provides monthly payments to adults and children who have low income and resources, and who are blind or disabled. The SSI program also provides monthly payments to people age 65 and older who have low income and resources.
When will Social Security recipients receive notices?
From December 2020 through June 2022, we are sending notices to certain people who already receive Social Security benefits to let them know they may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. If people who receive the notice have an E-mail address registered with us, they may also receive an E-mail.
How do I apply for SSI?
You can apply for SSI benefits by: Visiting our Apply Online for Disability Benefits website to start the disability application process online. You may be eligible to apply for SSI through the online disability application. Calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (or TTY 1-800-325-0778 if you are deaf or hard of hearing) and making an appointment ...
When does SSI end for disabled youth?
If you are a disabled youth in foster care, eligibility for foster care payments in most States ends when you attain age 18. You may need the income support and health services that result from SSI eligibility to ease the transition to independent living.
Can I file for unemployment benefits earlier than 60 days?
We cannot pay benefits for time periods earlier than the effective date of your application. If you call us to make an appointment to apply and you file an application within 60 days, we may use the date of your call as your application filing date. If you do not keep this appointment and you do not contact us to reschedule the appointment, ...
How do I apply for disability benefits?
You can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you are unable to complete the application online, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
How long does it take to get SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have a five month waiting period, which means that benefit payments will not begin before the sixth full month of disability. The SSDI waiting period begins the first full month after the date we decide your disability began.
When will I get my ALS disability?
There is no waiting period if your disability results from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and you are approved for SSDI benefits on or after July 23, 2020. We pay Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits for the first full month after the date you filed your claim, or, if later, the date you become eligible for SSI.
What is Social Security?
Social Security is dedicated to protecting the information and resources entrusted to us, including your personal information and investment. For your protection, you’re the only one who can create your personal my Social Security account for your own exclusive use.
Can I get my Social Security account back after a temporary freeze?
When you request a temporary lift of your credit freeze or fraud alert, the Identity Services Provider may automatically reinstate it after your temporary lift expires. If you don’t want to temporarily lift your security freeze or fraud alert, you can visit your local Social Security office to open an account in person.
How to apply for SSI for disabled child?
If you are applying for SSI on behalf of a disabled child, you can start the process by filling out a Child Disability Report online. You will need to call 800-772-1213 to schedule an appointment with your local Social Security office to complete the SSI application.
What is Supplemental Security Income?
AARP | Comments: 5. En español | Supplemental Security Income is a safety-net program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides cash assistance to people with limited income and financial resources who are over 65, disabled or blind. Most people seeking SSI benefits must call Social Security at 800-772-1213 ...
Can I update my Social Security number online?
Many Social Security services are available online and by phone. If you have a "dire need situation" regarding your benefits or need to update information attached to your Social Security number, such as your name or citizenship status, you may be able to schedule an in-person appointment.
Can I apply for SSDI at the same time as Social Security?
They have not previously applied for SSI. They are applying at the same time for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security’s primary benefit program for disabled people. (It is permissible to receive Supplemental Security Income on top of your SSDI benefits.)
How do I check my SSI application?
You can check the status of your SSI application online using your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to check your status online, call us 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday to check the status of the application.
How to apply for a symlink?
If someone else submits the online application on your behalf, one of our representatives will contact you by phone to: 1 Verify your intent to file. 2 Confirm the information provided. 3 Obtain any additional information needed. 4 Offer you the opportunity to provide your verbal consent to sign the application.
Once You've Applied
Once you've applied, we'll review your application to make sure you meet the basic requirements and contact you if we have any questions. We might request additional documents from you before we can process your application.
Appeal A Decision
You have a right to appeal any decision we make about whether you’re entitled to payments. You must request an appeal in writing within 60 days of receiving our decision.
You must inform us of certain changes
You must report the changes listed here, because they may affect your eligibility for SSI and your payment amount.
When Do You Need to Report?
Report all changes that may affect your SSI as soon as possible and no later than 10 days after the end of the month in which the change occurred.
Reporting your income
You can report your income to us in writing, by phone, online, or through our Smartphone app. Visit our SSI Wage Reporting page to learn more.
Manage your SSI information with a my Social Security account
Once you are receiving SSI, your my Social Security account provides personalized tools. You can use my Social Security to:
