Lifeline For Seniors On Social Security
By FreePhone Atlas editors · Updated · Page 5 of 6
4. A Family Member Can Help You Apply
A son, daughter or caregiver can fill out the form with you, online or on paper. The application has to be in your name, with your own Social Security digits and your own proof of benefits or income.
Keep the provider's customer service number somewhere easy to find, and add the person helping you as a contact on your phone. That makes recertification much easier when the yearly notice arrives.
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