Social Security Benefit Application
You Can Apply for Social Security Benefit:
Online – Use SSA Social Security Retirement/Medicare Benefit Application to apply for retirement, spouse’s, ex-spouse’s or Medicare benefits.
By phone – Call us at 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778.
In person – Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.)
If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories you can also – Contact the nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate.
Important Reminders before applying for Social Security Benefits:
You must be at least 61 years and 9 months old to apply for retirement benefits.
If you are already age 62, you may be able to start your benefits in the month you apply.
You should apply for benefits no more than four months before the date you want your benefits to start.
Benefits are paid the month after they are due. (If your benefits start in April, you will receive your first benefit payment in May.)
If you are not getting Social Security and you are not ready to retire, you should still use our online retirement benefit application to sign up for just Medicare three months before your 65th birthday. read more
To get an appointment to get a copy of your 1099 for your unemployment from Social Security, you can call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for issuing 1099 forms to Social Security beneficiaries and to people who received unemployment benefits.
You can also request a replacement 1099 form online through your my Social Security account. To do this, you will need to create an account if you don’t already have one. Once you are logged in, click on the “Replace Your Tax Form SSA-1099/SSA-1042S” link.
If you are unable to get through to the SSA by phone or online, you can visit your local Social Security office in person. However, it is important to note that Social Security offices are often very busy, so it is best to call ahead to make an appointment.
Here are some additional tips for getting a copy of your 1099 from Social Security:
When you call the SSA, be prepared to provide your Social Security number and date of birth.
If you are requesting a replacement 1099 form online, make sure that your my Social Security account is up-to-date with your current address and phone number.
If you are visiting a Social Security office in person, bring a valid form of identification, such as a driver’s license or passport.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.