Contacting Social Security

Visit Our Website
     Our website, http://www.socialsecurity.gov, is a valuable resource for information about all of Social Security's programs.  At our website, you can:
*Apply for benefits;
*Apply for extra help with your Medicare prescription drug costs;
*Check the status of your online application;
*See if you qualify for benefits;
*Estimate your future benefits:
*Change your address or telephone number if you already receive benefits;
*Request a replacement Medicare card;
*Request a proof of income letter if you already get benefits;
*Request a form 1099/1042S if you received benefits;
*Get a password.

Call our 1-800 number
     In addition to using our website, you also can call toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.  We can answer specific questions and provide information by automated phone service 24 hours a day.  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.
     We treat all calls confidentially.  We also want to make sure you receive accurate and courteous service.  That is why we have a second Social Security representative monitor some telephone calls.