Q & A
I have an appointment to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). What kind of information will I need to take with me?
Answer: To help make the application process go quickly and smoothly, you should bring:
- Your Social Security number;
- Your birth certificate or other proof of your age;
- Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage, or your lease and landlord’s name;
- Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records, and other information about your income and the things you own;
- Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status; and
- If you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals, and clinics that have information related to your condition.
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