Information for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Here you will find quick and easy access to Social Security information for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

If you are 62 or older, you can apply online for Social Security retirement, disability or spouse`s benefits. It`s quick and easy, and the information you give us will be secure.

If you are receiving SSI, know your rights and responsibilities. This information is also available in Chinese, Korean, Tagalog and Vietnamese pdf files.

Need an interpreter? Ask us to find an interpreter to help you, or if you choose to provide your own interpreter, please see our rules.

Check our Multi-Language Gateway for Social Security information in different languages including information in several Asian Pacific languages.

Receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits but thinking about returning to work? Find out how our Ticket-to-Work program can help you get started.

Find out about our "Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans." To be eligible, you must be a World War II veteran who served in the active military, naval or air services of the United States or a Filipino World War II veteran who served in the organized military forces of the Philippines while the forces were in the service of the U.S. Armed forces. We have information in both English and Tagalog.

Find out about Careers with Social Security.