You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply. You can help by being ready to: Provide any needed documents; and

With this application, you are applying on behalf of the child or children listed in item 3 below for all insurance benefits for which they may be eligible under Title II (Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act as presently amended.

With this application, you are applying on behalf of the child or children listed in item 3 below for all insurance benefits for which they may be eligible under Title II (Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act as presently amended.

5 天之前 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity.

How to file Form SSA-4-BK. 1. Filing an SSA-4-BK. File an application for child's benefits on an SSA-4-BK or an electronic equivalent. For additional required forms if child is age 18 or over, see RS 00203.040. 2. Supplemental information for the SSA-4-BK.

2025年2月28日 · The agency plans to reduce the size of its bloated workforce and organizational structure, with a significant focus on functions and employees who do not directly provide mission critical services. Social Security recently set a staffing target of 50,000, down from the current level of approximately 57,000 employees.

corroborate child-in-care information on an Application for Benefits. Use either Form SSA-2 (Application for Wife or Husband Insurance Benefits), Form SSA-5-BK (Application for Mother’s and Father’s Insurance Benefits) or the electronic versions of the forms.

2024年7月25日 · If you are looking to apply for Social Security benefits on behalf of one or more qualifying children, you may need to complete Form SSA-4-BK. In this article, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about this Social Security form, including: How to complete and file Form SSA-4-BK Required documentation and questions to expect

With this application, you are applying on behalf of the child or children listed in item 3 below for all insurance benefits for which they may be eligible under Title II (Federal Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act as presently amended.

Use Form SS-4 to apply for an employer identification number (EIN). An EIN is a 9-digit number (for example, 12-3456789) assigned to employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, estates, trusts, certain individuals, and other entities for tax filing and reporting purposes.