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Dothan Social Security Office
1778 Whatley Drive , Dothan , AL . 36303 ( 877 ) 452-4192
Office Hours : Mon & Tues Wed Thurs & Fri
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The Dothan Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits . Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind . Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older .
SSI makes monthly payments to people who have low income and few resources and are : Age 65 or older ; Blind ; or Disabled .
If you are applying for SSI , you can complete a large part of your application by visiting our website at www . socialsecurity . gov . You also can call us toll-free at ( 877 ) 452-4192 to ask for an appointment with a Social Security representative .
You should bring certain items when you apply . Even if you do not have all of the things listed below , apply anyway . The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed .
Top Tips For Visiting This Office 1 . Make An Appointment - Do not just show up at your social security office . Without an appointment , you will more than likely have a long wait .
2 . How to make an appointment - Call 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a . m . to 7 p . m ., Monday through Friday . Call the phone number as early as possible or after 6pm . If office is open , a representative will give you a call back . Set up your appointment .
3 . Bring Necessary Documentation - When you are on the phone with the representatvie , make sure you ask them what forms you will need to bring to your appointment . This will prevent you from having to come back again if you forget your documentation . Here are some documents you may need to bring : US birth certificate , US passport , Social Security Card , etc
4 . Bring A List Of Questions You Need Answered - This will make it easier for you to deal with a time constrained social security representative . Make sure all of your questions get answered .
5 . Arrive Early - If you cannot make an appointment , the
Please bring : best way to be seen is to arrive at the office before 9am .
- Your Social Security card or a record of 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 ; - The names , addresses and telephone numbers of doctors , hospitals and clinics that you have been to , if you are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind ; - Proof of U . S . citizenship or eligible noncitizen status ; and - Your checkbook or other papers that show your bank , credit union or savings and loan account number . If you are approved for SSI , you must receive your payments electronically . Payments may be made via direct deposit , the Direct Express ® card program or an Electronic Transfer Account . For more information , visit www . GoDirect . org .
How to apply online ? Visit www . socialsecurity . gov and select ' Apply online for disabilitybenefits .' Fill out the Disability Benefit Application : Answer the questions on the Adult Disability Report Mail or take the documents to this Social Security office . The online forms are available to you seven days a week during the following hours ( Eastern time ): Monday-Friday : 5 a . m . until 1 a . m ., Saturday : 5 a . m . until 11 p . m ., Sunday : 8 a . m . until 10 p . m .