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Originally Posted by Janke
Anyone can establish a protective filing date by calling the 800# and asking for an appointment with your local office to file a claim. Another method would be to walk in the front door of any office. Another method would be to submit an online application. November is almost over. It would be a shame to miss out on a month's worth of benefits by delaying.
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I just want to clarify that by calling the 800# and getting an appointment won't completely protect you, you
must file and submit an application. SSA can use the date you call for an appointment on the application as the effective date but, it doesn't necessarily lock in the date. I hope I'm not sounding to stuffy but, I have had a few people lose out on months of benefits because their application was not properly submitted. To insure the date even further, for a few dollars more I personally send it certified that way the date is not an issue.
http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-apply-ussi.htm
Apply as soon as possible so that you do not lose benefits. We cannot pay benefits for time periods earlier than your application effective date.
Just wanted to add other essential documents required in the application process.
http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-documents-ussi.htm