How do I check the status of a pending application for benefits?

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If you applied for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can log in or create a my Social Security account to check the Status of Your Application online.

Your application status shows:

Your Re-entry number for pending online benefit application or online appeal that has not been submitted;
The date we received your application or appeal;
Scheduled Hearing date and time;
Current claim or appeal location including the address of the office processing your application; and
If a decision has been made.

You cannot check the status of your application online if you do not have a my Social Security account.

If you are unable to check your status online, you can

Call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; or

Contact your local Social Security office.

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