ILLINOIS SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA) - Social Security Retirement

Address

1930 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

(888) 320-0960

www.ssa.gov/retire

Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Description:

Offers retirement application for monthly benefits under the Social Security Retirement Benefits program.

Eligibility:

To apply, the individual must:
- Be 61 and eight months;
- Not currently be receiving benefits on their own Social Security record;
- Have not already applied for retirement benefits; and
- Not be eligible for a Pension Based on Work Not Covered By Social Security

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

No fee.

Intake Process:

Call or visit the website to apply.

Documents required:
- Birth certificate or other proof of your age
- Proof of U.S. citizenship if you were not born in the U.S. and have not submitted proof for an earlier Medicare or Social Security claim
- A copy of your W-2 tax form(s) and/or self-employment tax return from last year
- A copy of your U.S. military service papers if you served before 1968

Contacts

Program Contact Information

Primary Contact

Program Contact Information

(800) 772-1213

Phone Numbers

Primary Contact Number

(888) 320-0960

National Toll Free Phone

(800) 772-1213

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1930 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Mailing

1930 North Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60087

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Date of Official Change:

January 11, 2024

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