Although many citizens of the United States are unaware of it, the Social Security Administration provides a large number of different benefits to United States citizens. In addition to that, it is also important to always keep in mind that it is not always necessary to go to one of the Administration’s offices to start enjoying one of these checks.
All this depends directly on the benefit we want to request from Social Security and our specific case, but it is most likely that it is possible to request the check online. Most benefits of this kind can be requested this way, so we can do it from home without having to go to an office.
Remember that each of the benefits we apply for has its own requirements. So before applying for each benefit we must check that we are eligible for it, otherwise the application will be refused and we will not be able to receive it.
Social Security benefits that we can apply for online
In most cases, nowadays, we can easily apply for one of these payments without going to an office. To do this, it is advisable to have all the necessary documentation in digital format. This will mean that from the outset we can have everything ready to enjoy the benefit as soon as possible.
The types of benefits that we can apply for online are:
- Retirement benefits.
- Spousal benefits.
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
In addition to these benefits, it is also possible to apply for both Medicare and a Social Security card, either for the first time or as a replacement for an existing card.
Before carrying out any type of procedure, we must check the requirements. For example, in order to apply for retirement, it is compulsory to have worked for at least 10 years, that is, to have 40 work credits, and to be 62 years old.
In the case of disability benefits, it is also compulsory to have worked for several years before applying for payment, as well as to prove our disability with official documents.
Finally, payment of Supplemental Security Income requires being 65 years of age or older or having a disability, as well as low resources and low monthly income. This payment is compatible with the other checks, so we can apply for both if we are eligible.
When we apply online for these benefits, we have to wait until the Social Security Administration accepts our application. From then on, we can enjoy our retirement check every month to pay our usual expenses.
