How do I contact the SSI office?
If you cannot reach your local office, you may call our National 800 Number toll-free at 1-800-772-1213. You may be able to take care of your business by using one of our automated telephone services (please see below) 24 hours a day without having to wait for a telephone representative.
What office handles SSI?
Welcome. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is headed by a Commissioner and has a staff of almost 60,000 employees.
How much will SSI pay in 2020?
SSI Monthly Payment Amounts, 1975-2022
| Year | COLAa | Eligible individual |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.3% | 735.00 |
| 2018 | 2.0% | 750.00 |
| 2019 | 2.8% | 771.00 |
| 2020 | 1.6% | 783.00 |
How do u qualify for SSI?
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be disabled, blind, or age 65.
- Have limited income and resources.
- Be a U.S. citizen or national or a lawfully permitted alien meeting additional requirements.
How do I talk to a real person at Social Security?
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.
Where can I get answers to Social Security questions?
Please call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) for assistance. Representatives are available between 8a.m. and 7p.m., Monday through Friday. For the location and other information about your local Social Security office, use our locator.
Can I get my ex husband’s Social Security if I remarry?
If your ex-spouse is deceased, you can remarry and continue collecting survivor benefits on his or her earnings record, as long as you were 60 or older when you remarried (50 or older if you are disabled).
Can a grown child collect parents Social Security?
How much can a family get? Within a family, a child can receive up to half of the parent’s full retirement or disability benefits. If a child receives survivors benefits, they can get up to 75% of the deceased parent’s basic Social Security benefit. It can be from 150% to 180% of the parent’s full benefit amount.
How much does SSI pay for rent?
How to Obtain the Maximum Amount of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) by Charging Rent to Your Disabled Child. Effective January 2017, the maximum SSI payment for an eligible individual is $735 per month. If your child lives rent free in your home, then the SSI payment will be reduced by 1/3rd.
Which pays more SSI or disability?
In 2020, the federal SSI payment standard will be $783 per month for an individual (with most states adding a small supplementary payment), while the average SSDI payment will be $1,258 a month. Since SSDI is based on the beneficiary’s earnings record, some SSDI recipients can receive much more than this.