Can someone apply for Social Security on behalf?
You can choose an attorney or other qualified individual to represent you. You can also have more than one representative. However, you can’t have someone who, by law, can’t act as a representative, or someone the Social Security Administration has suspended or disqualified from representing others.
Who can help me sign up for Social Security?
By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. Call ahead to make an appointment. If you do not live in the U.S. or one of its territories, you can also contact your nearest U.S. Social Security office, U.S. Embassy or consulate.
Can I set up a Social Security account for my parent?
To manage a parent’s Social Security, you have to be appointed a representative payee by Social Security. Applying to become a representative payee usually requires a face-to-face interview at your local Social Security office, which you can schedule by calling 800-772-1213. You’ll need to bring proof of your identity.
Can I get my dad’s Social Security when he died?
You may receive survivors benefits when a family member dies. You and your family could be eligible for benefits based on the earnings of a worker who died. The deceased person must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits.
When your spouse dies do you get their Social Security?
These are examples of the benefits that survivors may receive: Widow or widower, full retirement age or older — 100 percent of the deceased worker’s benefit amount. Widow or widower, age 60 — full retirement age — 71½ to 99 percent of the deceased worker’s basic amount.
What is the best month to start Social Security?
Individuals first become eligible to receive a benefit during the month after the month of their 62nd birthday. So, someone born in May becomes eligible in June. Since Social Security pays individuals a month behind, the person will receive the June benefit in July.
Is it difficult to sign up for Social Security?
Applying for Social Security retirement benefits is easier than ever. Go to www.socialsecurity.gov to retire online. It’s so easy! The application has a “retirement estimator” that gives you personal estimates of how much your benefit will be at different ages and different “stop work” dates.
Why can’t I create an account for my Social Security?
You may have previously created an account with Login.gov or ID.me. If you are unable to create an account or encounter a problem with your personal my Social Security account, you may: Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. At the voice prompt, say “helpdesk”.
Can both parents have a Social Security card?
If you say “yes,” you need to provide both parents’ Social Security numbers if you can. Even if Page 3 2 you don’t know both parents’ Social Security numbers, you still can apply for a number for your child. Show us documents proving your identity and your relationship to the child.
How do I apply for Social Security retirement benefits?
Ways to Apply You can complete an application for Retirement, Spouse’s, Medicare or Disability Benefits online. If you cannot submit your application online: You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778); or
How do I become an authorized representative of Social Security?
But if the person you are helping wants to officially appoint you as the authorized representative to do business with Social Security, you must submit Form SSA-1696-U4 ( Appointment of Representative ). Visit our Representing Social Security Claimants website to get a copy of the form and an explanation of the representative process.
Who should sign the application for benefits?
It is important that the person applying for benefits signs the application – not the person helping. If the person you are helping is, or will be, with you and able to sign the completed application, he or she must be the one to sign it (i.e., electronically apply).
What are the rules for applying for Social Security?
To apply for Social Security benefits you must be at least 61 years and 9 months old and have worked at least ten years total at jobs where you earn Social Security credits. Ninety six percent of all American workers are covered by Social Security. Step 3: Know the rules about when to start the application process.