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Information about benefits, earnings deductions,direct deposit of checks, Medicare, SSI.
Any individual who reaches 65 years o f age, who has worked some portion o f his or her life and has made sufficient Social Security payments as required by law is entitled to Social Security Benefits. You may receive Social Security Benefits sooner, starting at age 62, if you retire then, but the monthly payments will be smaller. There are also disability provisions for individuals who are disabled before age 62. You may call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 or 1-800-772- 1213.
Description: Monthly Social Security benefits go to workers and their dependents when the worker retires, becomes disabled or dies. A worker must earn credits for 40 quarters or 10 years for full retirement benefits.
During Covid 19 all offices are closed. You can speak with a representative by calling your local Social Security office or the National 800 Number.
Accepts and processes claims for retirement survivor, and disability benefits, Medicare claims, and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Call Toll free number to set up appointments. Call ahead for information and appointment. Handicapped parking
Apply for Retirement Benefits https://www.ssa.gov/retire
Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. It's so easy. Better yet, you can apply from the comfort of your home or office at a time most convenient for you. There's no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you're done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any further information is needed.
You can also apply:
By phone - Call 1-800-772-1213. (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday.
In person - Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.)
SSDI is available to people who have been employed for at least 5 years. They must be less than 65 years old and suffering from a condition that has lasted for at least one year. They have to show proof of the medical affliction along with low income earnings.
Apply for Benefits: Retirement, Disability, Medicare and Extra Help for Prescription Drugs
During Covid 19 all offices are closed. No Social Security offices can accommodate walk-in visitors until further notice. In-person service is by appointment only and for limited, dire need situations. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can speak with a representative by calling your local Social Security office or the National 800 Number.
Accepts and processes claims for Social Security disability Insurance, retirement survivor, and disability benefits, Medicare claims, and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Call Toll free number to set up appointments. Call ahead for information and appointment. Handicapped parking