With an appointment, one of the Social Security representatives will help you apply for benefits. To make an appointment, you may call the Social Security Administration’s toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.  If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you  may call the Social Security Administration’s TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.. Please have your Social Security number handy when you call Social Security.

You may choose to file the claim either by phone or in person at a local social security office.  You may also visit an office to apply without making an appointment, but you may have to wait awhile to speak to a representative.

If you need a language interpreter, Social Security will provide free interpreter services to help you conduct your Social Security business over the phone or in any Social Security office.