For more information and to find copies of Social Security Administration (SSA) publications, visit their website at ssa.gov or call toll-free, 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing, call ...

the Social Security Administration suggests waiting for three additional mailing days before contacting it. After that, you can call the national toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213. The SSA notes ...

The Social Security Fairness Act is adding to the workload of a federal agency already short on staff, it says in urging patience.

There is no fee for a Social Security number and card — they are free. The nine-digit number is issued by the Social Security Administration only once, and you keep it for life. You need the number ...