How do I find out if and how much US social security benefit I have?

Question

I have tried to access ssa.gov site but failed each time. I am 62 years old and have contributed to social security for years. I need to find out how to contact the US social security system to know what are my benefits and how I can get it.

Answer 1

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10035.html

http://www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm

Answer 2

If you're having trouble finding the Social Security Administration via their Web site or through a telephone directory, contact your senator or congressional representative. You don't need to call Washington DC - they will have an office in their home district. Ask for constituent services and tell them you need help accessing your social security records. Social Security and other benefits are a majority of the calls that come in so chances are good that they'll have a number handy for you to call or can find out for you. That's what they are there for and I'm sure they'll be glad to help. Remember that Social Security is a federal program so don't call your governor's office or your state reps, they will be unable to help.

Answer 3

Look up Social Security in the white pages of the telephone book and go over to the local office. Ask what your benefits will be and and ask when you will get your next annual benefits statement in the mail. They mailed me an annual statement showing how much I had earned each year and what my monthly benefit would be if I retired early or waited until full retirement age.
Good Luck.

Answer 4

Try the telephone book. You have proved to me you know how to spell Social Security. By the side of it will be a number. Call it, give them you name, DOB, and Social Security NO. The wheels will start to turn.

If you decide not to contact them now, make sure you do 3 to 6 months before your 65 birthday, you will need to sign up for Medicare.

The way things are going you will need a lot of your Social Security payments to pay your monthly Medicare premium. The remainder of your SS check you can use to purchase a good tie in plan.

Now we have used you SS for Medical, be sure you have a good retirement plan to furnish dollars for food, clothing etc.

Answer 5

I've been getting annual statements from Social Security for years. I get mine about three months before my birthday. You haven't been getting yours?

Call them. Look in the BLUE pages of your phone book.

Answer 6

call the social security office---yellow pages

Answer 7

red pages

Answer 8

www.socialsecurityadministration.gov