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SSA Unveils Online Social Security Application

Wed, 11/22/2000 - 1:00am — Karen Stevenson
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a new online application form for Social Security benefits. An applicant using the SSA web-site to apply for benefits can fill out the online application and send the information electronically to the agency, then can print and mail the form back, along with supporting documents.

The process is not entirely online, but it still should be a time-saver. Applicants will not need to make a preliminary trip to the SSA office to get the application form, and it makes it easier for people to ensure they have all the required documents and forms. The application process can be completed by mail, which eliminates the need to drive to the Social Security office. This could be a real boon for people who do not have easy access to transportation, those who have physical problems getting around, and family members who are trying to handle affairs for a relative from across the country.

The applicant must print a copy of the completed application form, sign it, and mail it or bring it to the address provided by Social Security. Along with the signed form, SSA also needs certain documents, such as a person's birth certificate, to establish eligibility for Social Security benefits. An applicant can either mail or take these items to Social Security. The electronic application will be stored on a database and automatically retrieved when Social Security receives the applicant's signed application.

Individuals must meet certain conditions in order to take advantage of the Internet retirement benefit application. For example, they must be at least 61 years and 9 months or older and plan to start receiving retirement benefits within four months.

The Social Security Administration stated that they are using the strongest commercially available encryption to ensure that an applicant's confidential information is secure as it travels over the Internet.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a new online application form for Social Security benefits. An applicant using the SSA web-site to apply for benefits can fill out the online application and send the information electronically to the agency, then can print and mail the form back, along with supporting documents.

The process is not entirely online, but it still should be a time-saver. Applicants will not need to make a preliminary trip to the SSA office to get the application form, and it makes it easier for people to ensure they have all the required documents and forms. The application process can be completed by mail, which eliminates the need to drive to the Social Security office. This could be a real boon for people who do not have easy access to transportation, those who have physical problems getting around, and family members who are trying to handle affairs for a relative from across the country.

The applicant must print a copy of the completed application form, sign it, and mail it or bring it to the address provided by Social Security. Along with the signed form, SSA also needs certain documents, such as a person's birth certificate, to establish eligibility for Social Security benefits. An applicant can either mail or take these items to Social Security. The electronic application will be stored on a database and automatically retrieved when Social Security receives the applicant's signed application.

Individuals must meet certain conditions in order to take advantage of the Internet retirement benefit application. For example, they must be at least 61 years and 9 months or older and plan to start receiving retirement benefits within four months.

The Social Security Administration stated that they are using the strongest commercially available encryption to ensure that an applicant's confidential information is secure as it travels over the Internet.