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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Anne K.
I am inquiring on behalf of my parents, who receive their monthly social security allotments, as to why they have not received the stimulus amount given to others. I would appreciate guidance to find out further info. I understand that I have no authority for my parents, but at least if I can speak to someone who can assist them with a contact number. Thank you.
V.V.
Hi Anne, thank you for your question. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center to answer your questions about eligibility, payment amounts, what to expect, when to expect it and more. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!
Sybil G.
I completed the application for retirement benefits as I plan to retire from my job on 9/30/2020. I failed to indicate that I will retire on my application so my benefits say 0.00 dollars because it appears I will still be working. How do I correct it?
V.V.
Hi Sybil, thanks for using our blog. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.
Maria B.
I would like to apply for my social security benefits online, but I cannot seem to access the application form.
V.V.
Hi Maria, thanks for using our blog. You can file for the following benefits online:
•Retirement/Spouses/Divorced Spouses;
•Medicare; and
•Disability.
If you are unable or do not want to apply for benefits online, you can schedule an appointment by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contacting your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps. Thanks!
Jody D.
Why is the online application not available? If offices are not open and phone is not answered, how do I apply.
Miss, J.
GOOD Morning, I NEED a New Card, Moving a lost my one THAT I had!:(( I’m NOT very good at ALL WITH technical, So my CELL PHONE (843)4461214 .My Address is 200 Rittenhouse Apt8-C Myrtle Beach SC, 29588. MISS, JOANN TAYLOR.
V.V.
Hi JoAnn, thanks for using our blog. First, realize you may not need a replacement card. You will rarely need to show it. Knowing your Social Security number is what is important. However, if you must get a replacement card, you may be able to apply online. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to apply for a replacement Social Security card. If you cannot request a replacement card online, call your local office and request that we mail you an SSN printout instead of a replacement Social Security card. We are unable to process replacement Social Security card requests by phone at this time.
Candace H.
I signed up for Part A when first eligible at 65 and I did not retire. Now I am preparing to retire in November and need Part B. I believe I need to sign up under the special enrollment process (SEP) to avoid any penalties and receive benefits starting in December of 2020. The Online form says I need to fill out 2 others forms when applying when I got to the end of the application. CBM40B and CMS L564. No where can I find a place to do this on line or upload the documents reqiured. IE. W2 forms etc. It looks like a form I have to print out and mail in. How do I include this with my electronic application. Another page I found says need Part B? Start here which again has no online enrollment form. Looks like a print out and mail in form. Which do I do? I’m confused!
V.V.
Hi Candace, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to sign up for Medicare Part B when you already have Part A.
If you still have questions, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.
David G.
I completed the online application for benefits but nowhere does it tell me how to sign my application. I could review it, print the page with the re-entry code, hit the “are you sure you want to exit?” button, but I got to the end, expected that the blue box with “next” on it would would lead me to some sort of electronic signature box, but that didn’t appear.
What next?
V.V.
Hi David, thank you for using our blog. On the Overall Summary page, at the very bottom, is the electronic signature box and the Submit Now button. You can log in to or create a my Social Security account to check the status of your application online. We hope this is helpful.
Charles N.
Online is not letting me set up a myaccount so I can fill out application for my retiement benfits
V.V.
Hi Charles, thanks for using our blog. We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you are experiencing. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.
victor e.
i have tried everuthing i know or heard about but cannot find out where my stimulus check is . it is almost august and i still have no check. can you help me?
V.V.
Hi Victor, thanks for using our blog. Please visit the IRS Economic Impact Payments Information Center for all your Economic Income Payment-related questions. If you are unable to find the answer, call the IRS hotline at 1-800-919-9835. Thanks!
Tamara H.
I finally found what may be the answer to my earlier problem. I found where it said I must be 61 years and 9 months old to apply, and I am a few weeks short of that. Would that be why it is not giving me the retirement application? Other information I have read said I should apply 4 months before I want to start benefits.
V.V.
Hi Tamara, thanks for using our blog. You can apply four months before you want your Social Security retirement benefits to start. If you want your benefits to start at age 62, you can apply at age 61 and eight months. Check out our Apply for Retirement Benefits web page for additional details. We hope this helps!