Parents or guardians can apply for blind or disabled children under 18. What To Bring You should have the following things before you apply. Even if you don't have all of the things listed, sign up anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed. You should also bring your checkbook or other papers that show your bank,credit union or financial institution account number so we can have your benefits deposited directly into your account.
Direct deposit protects benefits from loss, theft, or mail delay.
The money is always on time and ready to use without making a trip to the bank. We also pay Social Security benefits to people who have worked long enough under Social Security. Often, people can get both Social Security and SSI benefits. Social Security pays retirement benefits, disability benefits, and survivors benefits. Retirement benefits go mostly to people 62 or older and their families.