Many Social Security services can be conveniently handled through our website. Our user-friendly online applications allow you to apply for benefits from your computer, tablet, or mobile device without the need for an appointment or office visit. Enjoy the freedom!
When initiating your application online, you will be prompted to either create or log in to your personal my Social Security account. If you encounter any difficulties creating an account, you can proceed with the online application. We will follow up with you once we have reviewed your information.
Our retirement application is online
You can start receiving retirement benefits as early as age 62, but choosing this option will result in a permanent reduction of your monthly benefit amount. To begin receiving Social Security benefits, you can apply up to 4 months before you want payments to start.
If you do not qualify for your own retirement benefit or your benefit amount is minimal, you may be eligible to receive benefits based on your spouse’s earnings record. You can conveniently apply for spouse’s benefits online using our retirement application.
Spouse’s benefits can commence as early as age 62. If you are caring for the worker’s child under age 16 or a disabled child who became disabled before age 22, you can receive spouse’s benefits at any age. Your spouse must already be receiving benefits for you to qualify based on their record.
Divorced spouses can also apply using our online application. To learn more about benefits for divorced spouses, visit our webpage titled “Who can get Family benefits.”
For detailed guidance on applying online for retirement, spouse’s, or Medicare benefits, refer to our publication, “How to Apply Online For Retirement, Spouses, or Medicare Benefits.”
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Our Medicare Only application is online
If you are approaching age 65 and are not currently receiving benefits, it is recommended to consider enrolling in Medicare, the federal health insurance program. You can apply conveniently online through our website for Medicare Parts A and B, or for Part A alone.
Please note: If you are already receiving retirement, spouse’s, or survivors benefits, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare when you turn 65.
If you already have Medicare Part A coverage but delayed enrolling in Part B because you were covered under an employer group health plan, you have the option to apply online specifically for Part B. Additional information can be found in our publication, “How to Apply for Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) During Your Special Enrollment Period.”
Our disability application is online
You may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if you have earned sufficient recent Social Security credits and are unable to work due to a severe medical condition expected to last at least a year or result in deaSocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that may be available to you if you have accumulated a sufficient number of Social Security credits in recent years and are unable to work as a consequence of a serious medical condition that is anticipated to endure for at least one year or result in death.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available for individuals with disabilities and older adults with limited income and resources. Visit our SSI webpage to determine eligibility and learn how to apply. When applying online for disability benefits, you may also have the option to apply for SSI concurrently. For more details, consult our publication, “Apply Online for Disability Benefits.”
Once you submit your online application, we will contact you if additional information or documents are required. You can track the status of your application or appeal through your convenient my Social Security account.
If you have applied for benefits and disagree with our decision, you have the option to appeal online.
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