To apply for Social Security benefits, schedule an appointment with the SSA and fill out an online form with necessary information, including your name, date of birth, and phone number.
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SSI Application Online: You will need to make an appointment with the Social Security Administration (SSA) before you can apply for SSI or any other Social Security benefits. The first step is to fill out an online form with the necessary information.
You’ll need to give your name, date of birth, Social Security number, mailing address, and phone number if you’re applying on your own. You’ll also need to put your name and phone number there if you’re helping someone.
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After you send it in, the SSA will get in touch with you within 7–14 business days to confirm your appointment and email or mail you important documents. An SSA agent may also call to confirm plans from time to time.
Although certain documents are frequently required, each application may call for a different set of documents based on the specifics of each case.
If the person applying for benefits doesn’t have a Social Security number or card, the SSA may give them one once the application is approved. It is helpful to show proof of age by bringing a birth certificate, a religious document, or another early-issued form of identification—ideally one from before age five.
People running for office must also show proof that they are citizens or legal non-citizens. Non-citizens need immigration documents like an Arrival/Departure Record (I-94) or a Permanent Resident Card (I-551). U.S. citizens, on the other hand, usually use a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate.
The applicant should obtain recent pay stubs, if they are employed, or a copy of their tax return from the previous year, if they are self-employed, in order to confirm their income.
Official records should also be kept of any unearned income, including bank deposits, awards, and payments made by the court. Receipts or other documentation may be useful for applicants with employment-related expenses, and SSA offers more guidance in these situations.
Proof of assets like bank statements, property deeds, life insurance policies, funeral plans, and vehicle titles should also be easy to get to because they affect SSI eligibility.
Also, the applicant’s living situation needs to be confirmed. You can get a good idea of how much it costs to live there by looking at lease agreements, rent receipts, property tax statements, and records of household costs like food and utility bills.
Applicants who say they have a disability will need to show medical records. This has a list of prescriptions, dates of treatments, doctor’s contact information, and any new medical reports.
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