For more information and to find publication copies visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call toll-free, 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing, call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778). They can answer specific questions from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday including an automated phone service 24 hours a day.

Calls are treated confidentially. They will make sure you receive accurate and courteous service by having a second Social Security representative monitor some telephone calls. To protect your personal information and prevent identity theft, they cannot issue Social Security numbers or cards online.