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Retire Online It's So Easy!SSA Publication No. 05-10522, January 2009, ICN 470135 [View .pdf] |
New Online Application For Social Security Retirement BenefitsApplying for Social Security benefits is easier than ever. Just go to www.socialsecurity.gov. Retire online. It’s so easy!
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Why should I use the online application?
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How does the online application make it easy for me to apply?
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How do I use the online application?Go to www.socialsecurity.gov and click on “Applying Online for Retirement Benefits.”
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What happens next?Once we receive your application, we’ll review it and contact you if we need clarification about your answers or if we need to see any documents. We’ll also let you know if we think you may be able to receive more money on another person’s record, such as your spouse. We’ll also tell you if other family members may be able to receive benefits on your work record. When we have all of the necessary information and documents, we’ll process your application and send you a letter about our decision in the mail.
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Contacting Social SecurityOur website is a valuable resource for information about all of Social Security’s programs. There are a number of things you can do online. In addition to using our website, you can call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213. We can answer specific questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day. (You can use our automated response system to tell us a new address or request a replacement Medicare card.) If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. We treat all calls confidentially. We also want to make sure you receive accurate and courteous service. That is why we have a second Social Security representative monitor some telephone calls. |
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