Social Security Affects the Lives of Nearly Everyone Living in the U.S.
Millions rely on us: retirees, people who can no longer work due to a disability, dependents, and survivors. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, we aim to continue reaching rural communities.
- Social Security Affects the Lives of Nearly Everyone Living in the U.S.
- After starting your online application, we will review the information you submit and contact you by mail or phone if we have questions.
- With a personal my Social Security account, you can request a replacement Social Security card, verify earnings, receive future benefit estimates, and benefit verification letters.
We make it easier for you to access our programs and services. Our website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. Visit www.ssa.gov/es/apply to learn more about how to apply for:
Retirement or spousal benefits – you must be at least 61 years and 9 months old and wish to start your benefits within no more than 4 months.
Disability benefits – our disability program pays benefits to insured workers and certain family members. This means they worked long enough—and recently enough—and paid Social Security taxes on their earnings.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with disabilities or blindness, or to people aged 65 or older, who have limited income and resources.
After starting your online application, we will review the information you submit and contact you by mail or phone if we have questions.
Medicare – Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older, or those with a disability or end-stage renal disease.
If you do not receive Social Security benefits and are not covered by an employer’s group health plan, you may want to consider applying for Medicare 3 months before turning 65.
Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs – Extra Help (formerly known as the Low-Income Subsidy) assists with monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and copayments related to Medicare prescription drug coverage for people with limited income and resources.
Apply at www.ssa.gov/es/medicare/part-d-extra-help.
Leaders in rural communities should encourage others to sign up for a personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount (available in English only).
With a personal my Social Security account, you can request a replacement Social Security card, verify earnings, receive future benefit estimates, and benefit verification letters.
If you cannot use our online services, you can speak with a Social Security representative by calling our national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213 and pressing 7 for Spanish, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
If an in-person visit to your local office is required, we can schedule an appointment.
Additionally, our automated phone services are available 24 hours a day, so you may not need to wait for a representative.
Learn more at www.ssa.gov/espanol/agencia/contacto/telefono.html.
We remain committed to helping maintain the well-being of the people we serve, including those in rural areas.
Please share this information with others in your local community.
By: Javier Morales
Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration in FL
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