social security administration (USA)

by **Ricohoc** » August 12, 2011, 1:01 am

jingjai wrote:I am in their website now. I have had their site opened in a separate tab for over two hours.
I am not "logged in", because I do not have a password.
However, there is a happy ending to my earlier question.
Through SSA's website, http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/112, and info from a friend, I was provided with a telephone number for people wanting to change info for their existing benefits. 1-800-772-1213.
So, I called the number, got a living breathing person to talk to, and 12 minutes later, everything was accomplished .
Total cost for the call: 12 baht. Savings in time, stress, and frustration: priceless.

I want to remind everyone. The telephone # above, is only for people, already receiving benefits.

Congratulations, jingjai! I knew you had it in you, and I also knew that when it was all said and done, YOU would be able to provide even more information than what you had been attempting to learn. And you know that I am sincere in this regard.
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by **merchant seaman** » August 18, 2011, 8:54 am

Just got notifacation from SSA that my online application has been approved. They had one question during the process, which was all handled by email. So yes you can apply from overseas as long as you have a legit address and phone number in the states, someone who can notify you if SSA calls.

by **parrot** » December 26, 2011, 5:25 pm

My wife and I applied for social security through the US embassy in Manila. I made an initial phone call to them and got scheduled for a telephone interview. My wife and I had to answer a series of questions about our background, employment, etc. and that was the end of the interview. My wife had to mail in an extra document on her naturalization, but that was returned via FEDEX a week after we sent it. Our checks will be deposited to an account that we specified beginning early next year.
All told, a very efficient way of applying for social security!!

social security administration (USA)