Our Online Benefits Application
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: November 3, 2023
Social Security is committed to protecting and securing the information entrusted to us. We’re constantly looking for ways for you to save time by conducting your business anytime, anywhere, using our online services.
Our online benefits application provides a high level of security and protection for the information you provide. Filing online gives you the freedom and convenience to file for various types of benefits including Retirement, Disability, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare.
Follow these simple steps to begin:
- Review the information on our Retirement/Spouse’s, Disability, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income Benefits page to make sure you meet the requirements to apply for benefits online and have the information you will need to do so.
- Create or sign in to your personal my Social Security account.
- File your claim online.
- Check the status of your claim by signing in to your personal my Social Security account.
You should be able to complete and submit your application all at once. But if that’s not possible, you can return to your application and continue right where you left off!
After you’ve completed your application, we’ll also give you a confirmation number to check the status, and information on what to do next. If we are not able to process the request, we will provide specific information on how to contact us by phone or schedule an office appointment.
Applying for benefits online is safer, easier, and more secure than ever!
Learn more by watching our videos on our online retirement, spouse’s, and Medicare benefits application and our online disability benefits application.
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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications
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Guardian (.
I SHAMEKA BROWN WADE, IS REQUEST ING 2 APPLICATION FORM FOR MY 2 SONS DUE TO THE FACTED My WALLET WAS STOLEN N I CANT FIND THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS..In the only thing I have is their birth certificates, immunization shot records.IM WONDERING WHAT ELSE DO I MAY POSSIBLY NEED.DUE TO THE FACT IM APPROVED FOR OKLAHOMA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY IN THEY INFORM ME I REALLY NEED MY SONS SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS I NEVER LOOSE IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS LIKE THIS..I DNT have transportation.If it’s possible can u please send me the application so their social security card can get mail before my initial BRIEFING.THANKS I WILL MOST DEFINITELY APPRECIATE IT..
L.A.
Hi Shameka. If you are a “guardian,” our guess that your sons are under the age of 18. If the children are under 18 years old, then you can only get a replacement Social Security number card in person or by mail. To get the instruction on how to get replacement Social Security cards go here. We hope this helps.
DEBORAH C.
HOW CAN I PRINT OUT MY APPLICATION ONCE SUBMITTED?
L.A.
Hi Deborah. For your security, we do not have access to your aunt’s personal information in this forum. For specific questions about your account, please call our toll free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. You may also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Oliver D.
I completed my S.S. retirement application online today and haven’t received any type notification from the SS office. They have my email and other contact info!
A.C.
Hi, Oliver. Thanks for your comment. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this is resolved soon.
Raymond J.
I applied for plan B almost a month ago.
How long does it take to be approved.
Also, if I decided to retire soon, how long untjil I start receiving benefits
A.C.
Hi, Raymond. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Sue R.
Where do I mail my CMS 1763 form? I live in Couderay, WI. Sawyer County. 54828 zip
L.A.
Hi Sue. If you wish to terminate your enrollment, a signed request for termination and a personal interview is required. You will have to go to your local Social Security office, and we will help you submit a signed request for termination or Form CMS-1763. We hope this helps.
Kristine W.
What is the time frame I have after getting married to change my last name?
L.A.
Hi Kristine. You should notify us of your name change, as soon as you decide to change it at work, with your bank, or any other institution. To change your name on your Social Security card, you must show us a document that proves your legal name change. If the document you provide as evidence of a legal name change does not give us enough information to identify you in our records, you must show us an identity document in your “old” name (as shown in our records) and another document showing your “new” name. To learn more on the process and what documents you will need to get a card, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions. We hope this helps.
edward j.
from where do I receive a re-entry number to complete my retirement application
L.A.
Hi Edward. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter another problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
Donna L.
I just sent in A REQUEST FOR HELP AND INCLUDED MY RE-ENTRY # WHICH I DO NOT WANT PUBLISHED HERE UNDER REPLIES.
Donna L.
A couple of months ago I completed most of my social security application on line. Since then my computer died and now I have a new computer. Info was transferred to this new computer however I cannot find my application. I do have the Social Security Application re-entry number and it is *******. Can you please assist me in accessing this application that has not yet been officially submitted?
L.A.
Hi Donna. Please try this link to see if you can find the application. If you are still unable to access your application using your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), from Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.
ROBERT W.
I HAVE TRIED FOR 3 DAYS TO GET LOGGED IN TO MY ACCOUNT AND IT WILL NOT LET ME BECAUSE OF USER NAME AND PASSWORD ISSUES. MY BIRTHDAY IS TODAY AND NOW IT HAS LOCKED ME OUT AGAIN TODAY.
L.A.
Hi Robert. We are sorry to hear that you are having difficulty accessing your personal my Social Security account. If you are still unable to access your account or encounter another problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may:
•Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “help desk”; or
•Contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.