Social Security in Retirement - Social Security Administration - Chicago - South Western Avenue
9443 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60643
Eligibility
Must be age 62 or older; Must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for 10 years or more
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm
Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm
Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm
Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm
Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm
Languages
English, Spanish
Application process
Applications may be completed online or by calling to schedule an appointment with a local Social Security Administration office. Before applying, individuals should consider what month they want to start their Retirement benefit (between age 62 and 70) and if they need to apply for Medicare separately or to be enrolled automatically. After the application has been submitted, participants will get their first benefit payment a month after the one they selected in their application. Applicants can check the status of their application online
Fees
Free
Service area
United States
Social Security Administration (SSA) Retirement benefit is a monthly check that replaces part of the participant's income when they reduce their hours or stop working altogether. It may not replace all their income, so it's best to identify other ways to pay for monthly expenses as you age.
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211 Metro Chicago
What's Here
Providing organization
Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration (SSA) delivers a broad range of services. While many services are available online, they also offer services at their offices. Social Security card applications, SSI, SSDI, and other benefits can be applied for at the offices. If an individual needs a sign language interpreter, please call in advance.