****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.
The Columbus Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.Hours:
Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday ClosedLOCATED IN THE FEDERAL BUILDING AT CORNER OF SPRING AND HIGH STREETS IN DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS FROM THE EAST OR WEST TAKE 4TH STREET TO SPRING ST. TURN LEFT AND GO 2 B LOCKS TO THE FEDERAL BUILDING. THERE IS LIMITED METER PARKING ON SPRING ST. PUBLIC PARKING IS LOCATED ON SPRING, FOURTH AND HIGH STREETS. FROM T HE NORTH OR SOUTH EXIT I-71 TO SPRING ST. TURN RIGHT ON SPRING AND GO 4 BLOCKS TO FEDERAL BUILDING.
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 866-964-1723 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.
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Hi, do I need to be present in person for the social security number application or I can do it online?
Ms. W is Horrible at her job. She is rude and extremely unhelpful. I have no idea why they hired her. My 13 year old sister has more respect and knowledge than Ms White does. They’re really scraping the bottom of the barrel to find people to work here it seems.
was told yesterday i would get a call today closing my sons case since its been so long and i decided to call back because i haven't received a call my case worker fails to do anything with my case and today she refused to help me she also refused to let me speak to a manager then proceeded screaming at me then hung up i will have my lawyer know about this as well
I was checking to see if I could claim any of my exes SS when he passes away. We were married for 8 years. He is now married to his 4th wife. Just wanted to know what I am entitled to from his SS. Thank you
How do i apply for ssi
The card that called Direct Express the customer service number will have you on hold for ever . I called because the chip is messy up . Is there another number.. The social security administration's telephone number got you on phone for ever since the corona virus
I need to speak with someone ASAP. Apparently when I visited the offices on February 28 to find out information about applying for SS when I retire in August the person I spoke with was filling out an application for me as we spoke. I was overwhelmed with work at the time and we were rushed and I was tired, so the details of what took place just didn't register. After, when I heard no more and was unable to contact anyone in the office downtown, and as I was getting things ready for retirement this summer I went online and applied for SS online. The application was accepted and much to my surprise I received a letter about my account. The letter stated that an initial deposit of $12,000 would be made to my account and $1200 monthly would be deposited in my account. That seemed like way too much money since my records would show that I only paid into SS off and on. I spent some years living outside the US and since 1990 I have been paying into the State Teachers Retirement System in Ohio (not SS). I believe that this money was deposited erroneously. When I filled out an online application I assumed I might receive a small amount for the years that I had paid into the fund. Never could I have imagined that I would receive such a large payment; surely this is an error.
My name is A. Bailey, and I had an informative and helpful conversation with one of the staff at this location. I was calling to get information about Social Security and Medicare. The staff was friendly and well-versed on the information that I sought. I really appreciated the phone care that she provided to me. I am forever thankful. Earlier, I had been on the phone a long time with another office trying to get some information about the above aforementioned. I am glad I called another office. The caller (Ms Mrs Shadwick) was gracious and extremely intelligent. She provided me with the best information, Now I feel I can complete my visit with as much knowledge as possible to file for my deserved benefits. Sincerely, A grateful customer Ms Bailey
Your number has been spoofed and Scammers are calling saying that my SS# has been paused due to fraud. I know this is not the cause but the number calls Directly back to the Columbus Downtown office at 866.964.1723
Please note that your phone number is being scammed and used by people in a call center, with thick accents (India or Pakistan), claiming to be the Social Security Administration and saying that people are being investigated for fraud. This is a scam attempting to rip people off, and they are using your phone number to do so. How do I report this when even tho they are criminals, they are using your phone number? Their accents are very thick, they are difficult to understand, and they are using the same type of recording used by the scammers claiming to be the IRS.
I applied for social security card on 08 February, 2019. Although one can receive the card within two weeks after the application day, I do not get the card so far. Can I know why? Can you send it to my address?
I have an international student of OSU and just got an internship offer from a local company. I want to apply for the SSN but I do not know the process. Please let me know how to do that. Thank you!
I've been SSN office, 200 N High street, columbus ohio to apply for my new SSN card on June 22, 2018 and it shows I would receive my SSN card within 2 weeks. But now I still didn't receive it. I've telephoned to SSN office on July 27, 2018. The officer told me to wait for one more week. I telephone on August 7, 2018 due to no receiving my SSN card yet and the officer couldn't find my SS number and let me to go to office because it seems something is wrong. Anybody could help me?