5 Surprising Benefits You Can Claim Online via Social Security Website

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The Social Security Public Affairs department is further simplifying program and benefit accessibility for the general populace. Their website, SSA.gov provides a user-friendly method to submit an application for benefits via the internet.

Interested in applying? Check out the current choices listed below:

Retirement or spouse's benefits

You have to be at least 61 years and 9 months old, and you should want your benefits to begin within no more than four months. You can apply now. www.ssa.gov/retirement .

Disability benefits

You can utilize the online application at www.ssa.gov/disability to apply for disability benefits if you:

  • Are at least 18 years old.
  • Cannot perform work duties due to a health issue anticipated to persist for at least one year or lead to their demise.
  • Have had their disability benefits applications approved within the past 60 days. Should an applicant have received a recent denial, they have the option to file an appeal online and seek a reassessment of the decision. For further assistance, please visit. www.ssa.gov/apply/appeal-decision-we-made .

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI offers monthly financial assistance to individuals of all ages, including children, who suffer from a qualifying disability or blindness, provided they have minimal income and assets. Seniors aged 65 years and above, regardless of whether they have disabilities, can qualify for SSI benefits as long as their earnings fall within specified limits. Additionally, some disabled adults meeting specific criteria might apply online for these services. For further information, please go to the website. www.ssa.gov/ssi If accessing the website isn’t possible, you can dial 1-800-772-1213 to set up an appointment. (For those who are deaf or have trouble hearing, the TTY/TDD line at 1-800-325-0778 is available for use.)

Retirement earnings: Can you retire comfortably relying solely on Social Security benefits? We posed this question to seniors.

Medicare

Medicare is a government health insurance program designed for:

  • Individuals who are 65 years old or more.
  • Newer employees who have been receiving disability payments for two years.
  • Individuals suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) do not face a two-year waiting period.
  • If you haven’t started receiving Social Security benefits yet, you ought to apply for Medicare three months prior to your 65th birthday. www.ssa.gov/medicare Consider reviewing your Medicare choices even if you're still employed and have coverage through your employer's group health plan (or your spouse’s employer health plan via their ongoing employment).

Additional assistance with Medicare prescription drug expenses

The Extra Help program assists Medicare recipients with expenses related to prescription drugs, such as deductibles and copayments. Individuals enrolled in Medicare who require financial support for medication costs can apply for Extra Help. www.ssa.gov/medicare/part-d-extra-help .

Kindly pass along this information to anyone who needs it.

Kylle' D. McKinney serves as a Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Alabama.

The article was initially published in the Montgomery Advertiser. Here are five advantages you can utilize through the Social Security website:

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