For assistance, I recommend that constituents contact the Social Security Administration by calling
1-800-772-1213
to speak directly with an agency representative.
How do I talk to a real person at Social Security office?
If you need to talk to a live person in Social Security (SSA) customer service you need to dial
1-800-772-1213
. Live customer service via this number is available Monday-Friday from 8am through 7pm.
How do I get a live person at Social Security?
Social Security Administration representatives can be reached by calling
1-800-325-0778
Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm.
What is the best time of day to call Social Security office?
Wait times to speak with a representative may be longer than usual, which is why we encourage you to try our online services, automated telephone services, or call your local office first. Our National 800 Number, 1-800-772-1213, is available between
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
.
The SSA Employer Service Liaison Officers (ESLO)
in regional offices across the country can help you with Social Security and Medicare wage reporting issues. This link connects you to their web pages, provides an 800 number for general inquiries and a direct telephone number to your local ESLO.
When a husband dies does the wife get his Social Security?
When a retired worker dies,
the surviving spouse gets an amount equal to the worker's full retirement benefit
. Example: John Smith has a $1,200-a-month retirement benefit. His wife Jane gets $600 as a 50 percent spousal benefit. Total family income from Social Security is $1,800 a month.
Does Social Security ever answer the phone?
Teleservice
representatives are on duty to answer your calls
between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day and on weekends.
None of our Social Security offices can accommodate walk-in visitors until further notice
. In-person service is by appointment only and for limited situations. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why does Social Security take so long to answer the phone?
Why Does It Take So Long To Get A Call Back From The Social Security Office? … If you have not heard anything from Social Security,
it is likely that your disability claim is still being processed
. If a disability decision is made, you will receive your decisional notice by mail.
What is the average wait time for SSI?
The average processing time for this office is
327 days
.
How many months in advance should you apply for Social Security benefits?
You can apply
up to four months before you want your
retirement benefits to start. For example, if you turn 62 on December 2, you can start your benefits as early as December. If you want your benefits to start in December, you can apply in August.
How soon after death does Social Security stop?
Benefits
end in the month of the beneficiary's death
, regardless of the date, because under Social Security regulations a person must live an entire month to qualify for benefits. There is no prorating of a final benefit for the month of death.
How much does a widow get from Social Security?
Widow or widower, full retirement age or older—
100 percent of your benefit amount
. Widow or widower, age 60 to full retirement age—711⁄2 to 99 percent of your basic amount. Disabled widow or widower, age 50 through 59—711⁄2 percent.
At what age is Social Security no longer taxed?
At
65 to 67
, depending on the year of your birth, you are at full retirement age and can get full Social Security retirement benefits tax-free. However, if you're still working, part of your benefits might be subject to taxation.
