****IMPORTANT: Social Security offices are offering more in-person appointments and have resumed in-person services for people without an appointment.
To avoid waiting in line, they strongly encourage people to use the online services at https://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices or call them to schedule
appointments in advance rather than walking in without an appointment.
Social Security Office Hours :
MON: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
TUES: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
WED: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
THUR: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
FRI: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
SAT & SUN: CLOSED
Top Online Services on SSA.gov
You can go online at: https://www.ssa.gov for the following services. You can take care of these things without making an appointment at your local office.
Apply for Benefits
- Apply for Retirement Benefits
- Apply for Disability Benefits
- Apply for Medicare Benefits
- Appeal a Decision
Check Your Account Information
- View Your Latest SS Statement
- Review Your Earnings History
- Estimate Your Retirement Benefits
- Check Your Application Status
Updates To Your Account
- Change Your Address
- Direct Deposit Setup and Changes
- Print Proof of Benefits
- Print Out Your 1099 Form
SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources and are:
Age 65 or older;
Blind; or
Disabled.
If you are applying for SSI, you can complete a large part of your application by visiting our website at www.socialsecurity.gov. You also can call us toll-free at 800-772-1213 to ask for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
Parents or guardians usually can apply for blind or disabled children under age 18. In some cases, other third parties can apply for children.
You should bring certain items when you apply. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed.
Please bring:
- Your Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number;
- Your birth certificate or other proof of your age;
- Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord's name;
- Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income and the things you own;
- The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and
- Your checkbook or other papers that show your bank, credit union or savings and loan account number. If you are approved for SSI, you must receive your
payments electronically. Payments may be made via direct deposit, the Direct Express® card program or an Electronic Transfer Account. For more information, visit www.GoDirect.org.
How to apply online?
Visit www.socialsecurity.gov and select 'Apply online for disabilitybenefits.'
Fill out the Disability Benefit Application
Answer the questions on the Adult Disability Report
Mail or take the documents to this Social Security office.
The online forms are available to you seven days a week during the following hours (Eastern time):
Monday-Friday: 5 a.m. until 1 a.m.
Saturday: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Holidays: 5 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Opening Up a MySocialSecurity Account
If you paid in to Social Security or are looking for benefits, you will need to open a 'my Social Security' account. This is an online account directly from the Social Security Administration that lets you keep track of and manage your SSA benefits, and allows you to make changes to your Social Security record.
My Social Security Account
Getting a Social Security Card OR Replacing A Social Security Card OR Correcting A Social Security Card
1. Learn what documents you'll need to get an original, replacement, or corrected Social Security card, whether it's for a child or adult, U.S. citizen or noncitizen.
Documents List.
2. Read the instructions for and fill out an application for a new, replacement, or corrected card.
Social Security Forms
3. Social Security cards aren't processed online. Print your application and find out where to take it in person or mail it.
Missing Social Security Checks or Payments
Contact the agency. The paying agency will provide you instructions on how to file a claim
File the claim with the paying agency. (800) 772-1213.
Supplemental Security Income
Pays benefits based on financial need.
Social Security Disability
Public social insurance programs that replace income lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a previously employed person from working. Monthly cash benefits are paid to the eligible individual with a disability and his or her eligible dependents throughout the period of disability.
SSI
SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also be able to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.
This office is the worst. I have been there 5 times gave them the same information they needed to process my payment n they won't do their job, no one is ever available to speak to its so inconvenient, and they need more help, they keep saying I didn't drop off the paperwork or they don't have what they need I'm so frustrated.
This place is a joke, I called ahead of time because I was coming from a town over an hour away. I brought all of the documents they told me to, and finally after an hour and 45 minutes my number was called, and to my surprise I was told I needed a verification number.... I just got married, and this is supposed to be a happy time in my life, changing my name, and becoming a wife. So tells me to go to a different place in a different town, instead of informing me that there is a 5 minute online course that will give me the verification number I needed. After driving to the other town which had a 3 hour wait and realizing that and going back after filling out the online course I looked up, I walked in with my number right up to her and she has the audacity to say 'I don't care what you have, or how long you waited or drove to get here. grab a new number' and by this time there is already 30 more people in the waiting room.... I have a job to, and I do it well. You should be fired.
Hello, I need a replacement card. What will I need to get a replacement? I would like to come to office.
Great. Had ALL the information i need that's hard to find . Thanks
I never seem to be able to get ahold of my new agent. He never answered and will not call me back. I should not still be having a deduction taken from my SSI check still it's been months and you keep taking out money to repay county.
Tried calling the office to schedule an appointment for a lost SS card. Was on hold for a few minutes, and then the recording said the office was too busy I'd need to call back later and hung up... Nice.
I have not been able to get past being on hold. Very frustrating!!
How can I schedule an appointment at the Bloomington, MN Social Security office? Have tried call the 800-772-1213, but am being put on hold indefinitely.
Me gustaría hacer una cita para sacar mi ssn en Bloomington Mn por favor
I have never been on the receiving end of so much disrespect as I was today by OO from this office. I understand it is a difficult job but that is not an excuse to treat people so poorly. If you have a recording of the conversation please have a listen. It is a good example of how one person can tarnish the good work of so many others.
Received a letter notifying of an appointment. Tried calling the office to reschedule, but unable to reach anyone. We left a message asking to call back as she was listed as the contact on the letter. We also tried calling back multiple times but her extension keeps cutting off, and the general number for the office keeps ringing with no one answering.
Attn: Vena Just want to thank CORBIN for his tremendous help with our Social Security problem. He went way beyond our expectations. He got our problem solved and he was so patient with us. Again Corbin, THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We wish there were more employees like you in the Social Security Department . John and Carol Smith
Can I make an in person appointment at the Bloomington, Minn. social security office? The main number 800-772-1213 is almost impossible to get through.
I was wondering if I can apply for Social security online ?
Hello, I work as the receptionist for a social service company, and we received a call from one of your employees who was incredibly rude to me. The number on the caller ID was 952-806-9949. I could not understand his name. But the moment I answered the call he was so rude and practically screaming at me. I told him I was the receptionist and would need to transfer him to one of several people that take care of our SSI. He continued screaming at me until I transferred him. I'm not sure if this is his direct number but he needs to be aware of how he treats the people he's calling. The way he talked to me was not okay no matter what business he works for. Please remedy this. Thank you.