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Consistent with recent executive orders issued by the White House, the Social Security Administration will continue to implement efficiencies and reduce costs, with a renewed focus on mission critical work for the American people.

You can find the phone number for your local office by using our Office Locator. We are here to help. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 between 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday through Friday.

If you cannot use our website, please call our National 800 Number or your local Social Security office. We can often help by phone and save you a trip to an office. If you need in-person help, you must call to make an appointment before you visit.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have a five month waiting period, which means that benefit payments will not begin before the sixth full month of disability. The SSDI waiting period begins the first full month after the date we decide your disability began.

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Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. Millions of people of all ages now use these online accounts to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history.

A free and secure my Social Security account provides personalized tools for everyone, whether you receive benefits or not. You can use your account to request a replacement Social Security card, check the status of an application, estimate future benefits, or manage the benefits you already receive.

Get or replace a Social Security card. Update contact information. Change your name. Check your application status. Update direct deposit. Some tasks start online and need to be finished in an office, but starting online saves time. We’ll help you schedule an appointment to …

Welcome to the Social Security Administration's Kansas City Region. You can use the Contact Us link to access several options for contacting SSA, including online access at socialsecurity.gov, and our toll-free numbers, 1-800-772-1213 and TTY number 1-800-325-0778.