Social Security Benefits offered by Social Security Administration in Puyallup
Social Security Benefits offered by Social Security Administration in Puyallup
Provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who have earned Social Security benefits based on prior work. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record. Handles requests for Social Security numbers, claims, etc. Also handles late Social Security check inquiries. Clients should wait until the 6th of each month to receive a check; check renewal takes an average of two to three weeks. This program is based on taxes paid into the Social Security system by workers. Taxes pay for Social Security benefits and for part of Medicare coverage. Provides replacement Social Security cards.
Location
811 S Hill Park Dr, South Hill, WA 98373
Website
Hours
Office: M-F, 9am-4pm. Toll Free Number: M-F, 7am-7pm.
Application process
Complete a retirement application online or at a field office. Apply for a replacement Social Security card online or at a field office. To access the online services, users must create an account on the Social Security website.
Eligibility
Adults ages 62 and older who have worked long enough to be eligible for coverage. Workers may retire at age 62 and receive a reduced benefit or may wait until age 65 and receive a full benefit. Certain family members may be eligible to receive monthly benefits of a deceased worker, including: - A widow or widower age 60 or older (age 50 or older if disabled) - A widow or widower at any age who is caring for the deceased’s child under age 16 or disabled - An unmarried child of the deceased who is younger than age 18 or developmentally disabled - Parents, age 62 or older, who were dependent on the deceased for at least half of their support.
Fee
None.
Languages
Interpreter services
Agency info
Social Security Administration
Manages application and administration offices for federal Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medicare Part D/Extra Help, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and survivor and death benefits programs.