Social Security Information
The Merced Social Security Administration office is located at 600 W. Olive Ave (at the corner of Olive & M)
The best way to reach the Social Security Administration office is to call 800-772-1213 (TDD 800-325-0778) between 7 am and 7 pm Eastern Standard Time. Most business can be completed by phone, and you can also access Social Security information via the internet at www.socialsecurity.gov.
How do I apply for benefits/ disability benefits?
To apply for benefits, contact the Social Security Administration (SSA) at 1-800-772-1213. They have a TTY phone connection at 1-800-325-0778. You can ask SSA to send you forms, and they can answer questions you may have. You can also access forms and other information from the Social Security Administration's website.
The SSA receives numerous applications for disability benefits. Because of the large volume of applications, it can take a long period of time to receive a decision.
How do I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
To apply for benefits or to ask questions, contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213. They have a TTY phone connections as well at 1-800-325-0778.
Supplemental Security Income is an income assistance program administered by the Social Security Administration for people who are 65 or older, blind, or disabled. These amounts change periodically. For the most current, call SSA at the above number or go to their website.
You can generally expect an answer on whether you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) within two to six months.
How do I apply for retirement benefits?
To apply for benefits or to get more information about the SSA retirement program, call 1-800-772-1213. They have a TTY phone connection as well at 1-800-325-0778.
In order to be eligible for retirement benefits, you are required to have enough "credits" and to have paid into Social Security.
You are eligible for SSA retirement benefits when you reach age 65 (however, beginning in 2003, the age at which you can apply for retirement benefits will increase gradually from 65 to 67), but you can apply at age 62. If you apply early, the benefits you receive will be reduced, but you will receive them for a longer time.
The amount you receive depends on how much you earned when you were working.
You can also delay applying for Social Security retirement. If you do so, your extra income may increase your benefit amount, and you will receive a credit. To find out more about credit you may receive, contact the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 or look on their website.
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