Social Security

I understand that I am entering a U.S. Government System to file a benefit application with the Social Security Administration. I understand that I need to provide the Social Security Administration information to process the benefit application. I understand that failing to agree to the statements below will result in my inability to file a benefit application online, which may prevent the Social Security Administration from making an accurate and timely decision about eligibility for benefits.

I understand that:

• the Social Security Administration will validate the information I provide against the information in Social Security Administration's systems.
• my activities may be monitored within this site.
• any person who knowingly and willfully tries to obtain Social Security benefits falsely could be punished by a fine or imprisonment, or both.
• I am authorized to file a claim on my own behalf or on behalf of someone else with the Social Security Administration.

We are committed to protecting individual privacy and securing the personal information made available to us when you visit our website, SSA.gov. Our Internet Privacy Policy explains our online information practices.