How do I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)0 benefits?

With an appointment, one of the Social Security representatives will help you apply for benefits. To make an appointment, you may call the Social Security Administration’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you  may call the Social Security Administration’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.. Please have your Social Security number handy when you call Social Security.

You may choose to file the claim either by phone or in person at a local social security office.  You may also visit an office to apply without making an appointment, but you may have to wait awhile to speak to a representative.

If you need a language interpreter, Social Security will provide free interpreter services to help you conduct your Social Security business over the phone or in any Social Security office.