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Our Online Benefits Application

October 4, 2018 • By

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Last Updated: November 3, 2023

woman relaxing on couch, using laptop 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Create or sign in to your personal my Social Security account. 
  3. File your claim online.
  4. 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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Comments

  1. P W.

    This is during the COVID-19 shelter-in place. Social Security offices closed. I applied and submitted Retirement Benefit on-line. I assumed that meant my application was accepted and no need to mail anything.
    But as I closed out a note appeared tell me I needed to send a copy of my 2019 earnings and current 2020 earning to date. WHERE do I send this? No mailing address was given. And do I need to also mail copy of the application WITH the W-2 ?

    • Ann C.

      Hi, P W. Thanks for your question. You can contact your local Social Security office for assistance. Be sure to look for the general inquiry telephone number under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this helps.

  2. Donald P.

    I have a re-entry number. When I try to log in the system asks me for my user name. Is that my name or my social security number or my email?

    • Vonda V.

      Hi Donald. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on returning to an online application using a re-entry number. We hope this helps.

  3. christina

    I filled out and complete the application but at review and sign it does nothing if I hit review and sign nothing happens . This is all I have left to do how do i complete it . Would be so much easier to mail in than to deal with this .Do you print it and sign it and mail it in ? What do you do ?Would be nice to have some instructions

  4. Hallie C.

    I am recieving ssi at the moment because I am on home dialysis and have seizures, but am trying to get an apartment because my dad kicked me out. But where I live the apartments are out of my budget and I am not sure what I can do because I cannot afford it with all the bills I pay. Can they allow you more money if it is an emergency? What can I do?

  5. Gale F.

    I Think I Have signed up but cannot find a place to put Re entry Number realy should bhave asked for help my faculties are not as good as they used to be.
    I am applying for social security disability because of my Mental instability until i have been cleared to work.

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Gale. 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.

  6. Greg W.

    I registered for Medicare-part-A when I turned 65 in 2019.
    Our company just had massive layoffs and I’ve lost my company heath insurance.
    I’ve filled out the forms for Medicare-Part-B; since your website will not allow registration online for just part-B.
    My local office is shutdown due to the corona virus.
    How can my spouse and I complete our registrations?
    Urgent in Ohio

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  8. Addie

    I have custody of my twin Nieces and just located their biological father via DNA test. He is on Disability and I would like to see if the twins qualify to receive a disability check based off their father receiving one. How do I do that? Is there an application specifically for this issue i can fill out or do I need to make an appointment and bring in custody documents as well as the DNA documents showing proof to start this process? The site isnt specific to this type of issue.

  9. Margaret R.

    Could I have the number to call for Medicaid and Socisl Security Disability

  10. Linda S.

    I am 69 years old and last year I made just over $8,000 in SSI and less than $12,000 for the year. I have health issues and I am having trouble paying my medical bills and having money for food or fixing a place to live. Is there a way to go from Medicare to Medicaid- to get help with my Doctor bills or have some extra money for food and living expenses? I have proof of my 2019 income and I am currently living in a small Toyota Winnebago without water. IF there is a program I can apply to for farther assistance, can you please tell me what forms to fill out and where to obtain them online?
    Thank you very much.

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