



Medicare – Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people who are age 65 and older, some people younger than 65 who have disabilities, and people with end-stage renal disease.Visit our website to begin your application online, or tell us that you want to apply or help someone else apply and we will contact you to schedule an appointment. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – SSI provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness, or people older than age 65, who have low income and resources.Start our online application to begin the process. Disability Benefits – Our disability program pays benefits to workers and certain family members who are “insured.” This means that they worked long enough – and recently enough – and paid Social Security taxes on their earnings.Check out our Apply for Benefits page for information on how to apply. Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and nine months in age and want your benefits to start in no more than four months.Our website offers a convenient way to apply online for benefits. We make it easy for you to access our programs and services. As a member of the Rural Partners Network, we want to continue reaching out to rural communities. Millions count on us - retirees who worked hard their whole lives, people no longer able to work due to disability, dependents, and survivors. Social Security touches the lives of nearly every American.
