SSI | Social Security Administration
United States Citizen or Permanent Resident; Adults and children who have limited income and resources;
Birth certificate or other proof of birth Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States U.S. military discharge paper(s) if you had military services before 1968 W-2 forms or self-employment tax returns for last year Medical evidence already in your possession (medical records, doctors' reports, and recent test results Award letters, pay stubs, settlement agreements, or other proof of any temporary or permanent workers' compensation-type benefits you received
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Toll-free National Line
English, Spanish
(1) Call or visit website for more information at https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/eligibility (2) Application process differs if you an adult with disability, applying online, applying with your local office, a child with disability, or a person who is age 65 or older
No fees
Administrative entity that oversees the assignment and management of Social Security identification and benefit programs.
Social Security Administration
Administrative entity that oversees the assignment and management of Social Security identification and benefit programs.