Phone number for local social security office near me

You may not need to wait for an appointment. You can file for retirement, spouses, disability, or Medicare benefits and appeal a disability decision online. You can also perform many tasks through your personal my Social Security account, including requesting a replacement Social Security card, checking the status of an application, estimating future benefits, and managing the benefits you already receive.

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How to Reach Social Security
Send Comments or Suggestions about the Red Book
How do I speak to a live person at Social Security?
Are Social Security offices open for walk ins?
How do I schedule an appointment with Social Security?
Can I call my local Social Security office with questions?

If you do need an appointment you can schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday or contacting your local Social Security office.

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Introducing The Red Book

What's New In 2020?

Contacting Us

How Do We Define Disability?

Overview Of Our Disability Programs

Returning To Work

How Do Employment Supports Help?

Resources To Assist You Return To Work

Resources To Assist Youth With the Transition To A Successful Adulthood

SSDI and SSI Employment Supports

SSDI Only Employment Supports

SSI Only Employment Supports

Special Rules For Persons Who Are Blind

Additional Help With Health Care For Persons With Disabilities

Example of Concurrent Benefits With Employment Supports

Demonstration Projects Update

Glossary

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Internet Access	Our internet site, Social Security Online, is located at www.ssa.gov. Most Social Security publications and other public information materials are available at this site. Links that may be of interest to the community serving persons with disabilities: www.socialsecurity.gov/disability -- This site provides comprehensive information on our disability benefits programs. choosework.ssa.gov -- This site provides information on our Ticket to Work program.
By Telephone	For questions about work incentives and to find out more about our Ticket to Work Program, please call our Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY), between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday. You may also contact us by email at. For general Social Security inquiries, call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. We can answer most questions over the phone.
Find Your Local Office	If you have a problem or question, try our toll-free telephone number first. Our telephone representatives will either help you or put you in contact with your local office, if needed. Many local telephone directories list local offices under “Social Security.” If you have internet access, you can find your local office by going to the Social Security Office Locator on our website, Social Security Online, at www.socialsecurity.gov/locator. Enter your postal ZIP code to get the address, telephone number, and directions to your local office.
By Mail	If you are unable to resolve a problem after calling our toll-free telephone number or after contacting your local office, you may write to the Office of Public Inquiries: Social Security Administration Office of Public Inquiries 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235-6401
my Social Security	Get your free personal online my Social Security account today! If you receive benefits, you can: Get your benefit verification letter; Check your benefit and payment information; Check the status of your Social Security benefit application or appeal filed with us; Change your address and phone number; Start or change your direct deposit; Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax season; Request a replacement Medicare card; Report wages for your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. Setting up an account is quick, secure, and easy. Visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/ to find out how. You may now request a replacement Social Security card online if you live in selected states or the District of Columbia. If you are not requesting a name change or other change on your card and you have a valid driver’s license or a state-issued I. D. card, you may be able to apply for a replacement card online with a my Social Security account atwww.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount/.
Request copies of the Red Book or other SSA Publications	If you want copies of the Red Book or other public information materials, you Email: ; Fax: 410-965-2037; Phone: 410-965-2039; or Mail: Social Security Administration Office of Supply & Warehouse Management Attn: Requisition and Quality Control Team 2508 Robert M. Ball Building 6401 Security Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21235-6301 We will not ship to Post Office boxes.
Send Comments or Suggestions about the Red Book Mail your comments to: Social Security Administration Office of Research, Demonstration, and Employment Support Attention: Red Book Editor P.O. Box 17778 Baltimore, MD 21235-7778 or Fax your comments to: 410-597-0825, Attention: Red Book Editor or Email:

You can call our National 800 Number at 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Wait times to speak to a representative are typically shorter early in the day (between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. local time) or later in the afternoon (between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local time).

Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Social Security Offices. I am pleased to announce that local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on April 7, 2022.

If you do need an appointment you can schedule, reschedule, or cancel an appointment by calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday or contacting your local Social Security office.

CONTACTING SOCIAL SECURITY We are available to assist you by telephone, mail, or at www.ssa.gov/agency/contact/ through the internet. Our toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213. Teleservice representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.