****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 Temple social security administration 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. directions: from i-35 take exit 301,travel e. On central ave to n. Main, turn left on n. Main,go 4 blocks. Office is at corner of N. Main and french St. Park on french st. We can handle your needs online or by phone, but if you need to visit our office, the best time to do so is Tuesday or Friday. Hours: Monday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMWednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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) 593-1341 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.
Every time I call its a long hold and phone hangs up. Someone even picked up the phone waited about a 2 mins I could hear them moving around and then hung up. My sons paper work is just sitting on a desk for over a year just to be completed. Absolutely terrible
I have never waited longer than 5 minutes, if that long, for them to answer the phone. They took care of my concerns and answered my questions right away. Thank you so much!
I’ve been calling and calling for about 7 months . No one answers the phone . Matter of fact I’m on. The phone and it’s been ringing for 30 mins
Been trying to contact them by phone for over a month, they put me on hold 15-20 minutes and then state HELPING OTHER PEOPLE, no worker available, try again later.
I’ve been calling for a month, right at 9am and the phone rings for a few mins, then it seems like someone is going to pick up and I get hung up on. I had to call Georgetown location and escalate to supervisor to send a message to them to give me a call … we will see if I get that call to schedule an appointment.
I have been trying to call the local Social Security Office at Temple, Texas for last 2 days, everytime that I make a call I have to waited at least 20 minutes, and when appeared that someone going to respond my call, the phone continuous to ring without getting any response..
They pick up phone then hang up.Worst service ever, waste of my tax dollars.
Mrs Galbreth was amazing.. she was very friendly and caring .... She explained everything that I asked questions about to the best of her ability she is definitely an asset to your company and she deserves a raise there are not too many people that have great customer service and she's definitely one of those people I appreciate her! Thank You
I called on 6/9/2021 and stayed on hold for 10 min. and 48 sec. A young lady (No Name) picked up the phone and I explained to her that I just turn 65 and wanted to make an appointment to get a handle on my next step to retiring, she hung up.
I have been calling literally all week and I have left messages and someone picks up the call and hangs up. I need to talk to someone! Does anyone work at this office?
I have called all day it's like someone picks up and never answers then hangs up.
We have called, mailed letters answering what you say you need and you still refuse to give a card AND refuses to pay social security funds. WHY? I want an appointment as this is the only way to correct whatever you are asking. YOU do not want to pay him his social security funds BUT he paid you for over 60 years.
I sent in my driver's license, divorce decree and application, all with the correct spelling of my last name. I just received a letter saying my card will be on its way, but my last name is spelled incorrectly. Why must I send so much verification if it is just going to be ignored anyways?
I have written 6 letters and can not get help. I want to know what else you need in order for me to replace my social security card. I have filled out 6 forms requesting another card with my social security number. And so far I have not received a card or payment. Again: I have answered all questions you have asked. Why?
I received a letter today 1/12/2021 from social security office asking for accurate address. The letter says the payment has been returned which does NOT make any sense because I have supplied the accurate address and the payments has been made for the month of Nov. in direct deposit.. The listed phone 1-800-772-1213 is NOT functioning at all so I can NOT make any appointment, leave a number for return call. What is happening?
How do I get a copy social security card. On the internet companies advertise to get a card but the first thing they ask is for your full social security number?