Social Security Administration (SSA)
Official site: https://www.ssa.gov/
What This Site Is
The Social Security Administration website lets you apply for and manage retirement, disability, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
What You Can Do Here
- Check Social Security benefit estimates
- Apply for retirement benefits
- Apply for disability benefits
- Get SSI information and eligibility details
Start Here (Pick What You're Looking For)
If you want to...
- Check your future benefits → View retirement or disability estimates
- Apply for benefits → Start a retirement, disability, or SSI application
- Manage your account → Review earnings history and application status
- Get documents → Replace a Social Security card or find official forms
How This Page Works
- Go to ssa.gov
- Create or sign in to your my Social Security account
- View your earnings record and estimated benefits
- Click Apply for Benefits when ready
- Complete the online application or schedule an appointment
- Track your application status online
Common Things to Search For
- When you can start collecting Social Security
- How much your retirement benefits will be
- How to apply for disability benefits
- SSI eligibility requirements
- Replacing a Social Security card
Good to Know
- You can apply for retirement benefits up to 4 months before they start
- Full retirement age depends on your birth year
- Disability applications can take months—apply early
- Creating a my Social Security account requires identity verification
- Some services still require visiting a local SSA office