But there are some exceptions. Just visit your local Social Security office. Parents or guardians can apply for blind or disabled children under 18. It can help if you have the following things before you apply. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed.
Many people choose to have their checks sent to the bank.
They find it safer and easier than getting their checks by mail. But the choice is yours. 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 bene- fits, and survivors benefits.