How do I Claim Social Security in Wisconsin?
- 1). Locate a Wisconsin-based Social Security office by visiting the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website or by calling 1-800-772-1213 to speak to a representative. If you have a hearing impairment, use the Social Security TTY (TeleTypist) line at 1-800-325-0778.
- 2). Make an appointment to see a Social Security representative at a time that is convenient for you. All relevant documentation is needed during your appointment, so be sure to take your Social Security card, birth certificate, your latest W-2 form, and your bank account information. If you were born outside of the United States, bring proof of your U.S. citizenship. This will serve as a replacement for your birth certificate. If you served in the military before 1968, bring your discharge papers.
- 3). Request an application form and enter all the required information.
- 4). Have your Social Security representative submit your forms to the federal Social Security offices.
- 5). Await a response from the Social Security office. Once your forms have been mailed, you will receive a confirmation package in the mail that explains all of your benefits. The average response time is three to four weeks.