Can't find my Social Security benefits application status - applied for Feb 2025 payment

Log into your MySocialSecurity account and check under the 'Benefits & Payments' section. There should be an 'Application Status' tab where any pending applications will show up. I had the same panic a few months ago, but it was actually right there! For Medicare, you should have received a Medicare card in the mail if you enrolled in Part A successfully. It typically arrives within 30 days of applying. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE to verify your enrollment status. If you don't see anything in your online account, I'd recommend using Claimyr (claimyr.com) to get through to an SSA agent quickly. I was on hold for hours trying to confirm my application status, but with Claimyr I got through in minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/Z-BRbJw3puU. Saved me a ton of stress when I was worried about my application.

dont worry too much, ssa is really slow with updating the online stuff. i applied last yr and nothing showed up online for like 2 months, then suddenly everything appeared. as long as u got the confirmation number when u applied ur probably fine

When you submit an application online for retirement benefits, you should receive: 1. An immediate confirmation page with a confirmation number (save/print this) 2. A confirmation email sent to the email address on your MySocialSecurity account 3. A status update in your MySocialSecurity account (though as others mentioned, this can take weeks to appear) 4. Eventually a letter in the mail confirming receipt of your application If you're not seeing anything in your account and received no confirmation email, there's a good chance your application wasn't completed or submitted successfully. Technical glitches happen frequently with the SSA site. Regarding Medicare Part A - if you applied and were approved, you should have received a Medicare card in the mail. Your Medicare information also won't necessarily show in your MySocialSecurity account right away. I'd recommend reapplying immediately if you can't find any evidence of your original application. February 2025 is still far enough away that a new application should be processed in time, especially if you've already reached your Full Retirement Age (FRA).

The previous commenter is correct - don't submit a new application until you've verified whether your first one was processed. Here's what you should do: 1. Check your email thoroughly (including spam/junk folders) for any SSA confirmations 2. Look for any physical mail from SSA that might have come in the last few months 3. Contact SSA directly to verify if you have a pending application For the fastest verification, you have three options: - Visit your local SSA office in person (make an appointment online first) - Call the main number (1-800-772-1213) very early in the morning - Use a service like Claimyr to connect with an agent without the typical 1-2 hour wait FYI - When I applied for my retirement benefits last year, the online confirmation was very subtle. My application didn't show in my online account for almost 6 weeks, but it was in their system the whole time. Don't panic yet!

My sister had this exact problem!! She thought she applied but nothing showed up in her account. Turns out she started the application but never finished the last page with the submit button! She had to start all over again and lost 2 months of benefits because of it. Check your account realllllly carefully!

Is anyone else having trouble with the SSA website constantly crashing? I've been trying to check my application status for DAYS and the site either loads forever or gives me error messages. So frustrating!!!

Update on my earlier comment - I just wanted to clarify that the Claimyr service I mentioned isn't free, but for me it was worth it to avoid hours of waiting on hold. When I called the regular SSA number myself, I got disconnected twice after waiting over an hour each time. With Claimyr I was talking to an actual SSA representative in about 10 minutes. They just connect you directly to SSA - you still talk to the official SSA agents who can look up your specific information.

One important thing to note about applying for benefits with a future start date (like your February 2025): SSA typically doesn't process these applications immediately. They often place them in a pending queue and only begin processing them 3-4 months before your chosen start date. This might explain why you're not seeing confirmation yet. However, you should have still received an initial acknowledgment when you submitted the application. Regarding Medicare Part A - this is handled somewhat separately from retirement benefits. You should have received a Medicare card in the mail within a month of approval. If you haven't, that's another indication something might have gone wrong with your applications. I strongly recommend calling SSA directly at this point to verify both application statuses.

just wanted to add that when i finally got thru to someone at ssa, they told me sometimes the online account doesnt show pending applications for technical reasons but that doesnt mean the application isnt in their system. only way to know for sure is call or visit office

I work at a local SSA field office and see this situation frequently. Here's what likely happened and what you should do: 1. **Most common scenario**: You started the online application but didn't complete the final submission step. The SSA website saves partial applications for 30 days, so you might still be able to log in and finish it if it was recent. 2. **Check for saved applications**: In your MySocialSecurity account, look for a "Continue Application" or "Saved Applications" section. If your partial application is there, you can complete it. 3. **Timeline concern**: Don't panic about February 2025. You can apply up to 4 months before your desired start date, so you still have time even if you need to start over. 4. **Medicare Part A**: This is automatically processed when you apply for retirement benefits if you're 65+. No separate application needed in most cases. **Next steps**: Call 1-800-772-1213 between 8-9 AM for shortest wait times. Have your Social Security number and birth date ready. The representative can immediately tell you if there's ANY application on file for you. If nothing exists in their system, you'll need to reapply, but you're not too late for your February 2025 start date.

As someone who went through this exact same situation last year, I can tell you this is more common than you'd think! The good news is that if you found your partially completed application in the "Continue Application" section, you're definitely not too late for your February 2025 start date. A few important reminders as you complete the application: - Make sure to save/screenshot the final confirmation page with your confirmation number - Check that the email address in your MySocialSecurity account is correct so you receive the confirmation email - Don't close your browser until you see the "Application Successfully Submitted" message For Medicare Part A, once you complete your retirement benefits application, Medicare enrollment should be processed automatically if you're 65 or older. You should receive your Medicare card in the mail within 3-4 weeks of your application being processed. If you run into any technical issues while trying to complete the application (the SSA website can be finicky), try using a different browser or clearing your cache. Sometimes switching from mobile to desktop helps too. Best of luck finishing your application!

Just wanted to add another perspective as someone who recently went through the Social Security application process. If you do find that your application wasn't completed and need to start fresh, don't stress too much about the timing. I applied in November for a February start date and everything went smoothly. One tip that helped me: when I called SSA to verify my application status, I found that calling right at 8:00 AM sharp gave me the shortest wait time. I literally called the second they opened and got through in about 15 minutes instead of the usual hour+ wait. Also, regarding Medicare Part A - if you're still working and have employer coverage, make sure to inform SSA about your current coverage when you complete your application. This ensures there's no confusion about your Medicare enrollment timing and helps avoid any potential gaps or overlaps in coverage. Good luck getting everything sorted out! The fact that others found their partial applications in the "Continue Application" section gives me hope that yours might be there too.

I had a very similar experience about 6 months ago! I was convinced I had submitted my retirement benefits application but couldn't find any trace of it anywhere. After reading through all these responses, I decided to check that "Continue Application" section that Natasha mentioned, and sure enough - there was my partially completed application just sitting there waiting for me to finish it. The SSA website really needs to do a better job of making it clear when you haven't actually submitted an application. It's so easy to think you're done when you've just saved a draft. I ended up completing my application and got my confirmation number within minutes. One thing I'd add - when you do find and complete your application, make sure to check your spam folder for the confirmation email. Mine ended up there for some reason, which caused me additional panic until I found it. Also, print or save a PDF of that final confirmation page immediately. I learned the hard way that you can't always go back and retrieve it later. The good news is you still have plenty of time for a February 2025 start date. Even if you need to start completely over, you're well within the application window. Don't stress too much - this seems to happen to a lot of people based on what I'm reading here!

I'm going through something very similar right now! Reading through all these responses has been incredibly reassuring. I was convinced I had submitted my application months ago but couldn't find any confirmation anywhere. Like many others here, I think I probably got to the final page but never actually hit submit. The tip about checking the "Continue Application" section is gold - I never would have thought to look there. It makes so much sense that the SSA website would save partial applications, but they really should make it more obvious when something is just saved versus actually submitted. For anyone else dealing with this, I'd also recommend taking screenshots of EVERY page as you go through the application process, not just the final confirmation. That way if something goes wrong or you get logged out, you have a record of what you've already completed. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's clear this is a much more common issue than it should be!

I just want to echo what everyone else is saying about how common this incomplete application issue seems to be! As a newcomer to this community, I'm both relieved and frustrated to see so many people have had the exact same experience with the SSA website. After reading through all these responses, it's clear that the "Continue Application" section should be the first place anyone in this situation checks. It sounds like the SSA website saves partial applications but does a terrible job of making users aware when they haven't actually submitted anything. For those who found their partial applications and completed them - did you end up receiving your confirmation emails and seeing the application status update in your accounts afterward? I'm curious how long it took for everything to show up properly once the application was actually submitted. This thread has been incredibly helpful for understanding that this isn't just user error but seems to be a systemic issue with how the SSA website handles the application process. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and tips!

As someone who's helped family members navigate SSA applications, I can confirm this is unfortunately a very common issue! The website's interface makes it way too easy to think you've submitted when you've only saved a draft. Before calling SSA or using any paid services, definitely check that "Continue Application" section that others mentioned - I'd say there's about a 70% chance your application is sitting there waiting to be completed based on what I've seen. If you do find it there, here's a pro tip: complete the application during off-peak hours (early morning or late evening) when the website is more stable. I've seen people lose their progress when the site crashes during busy periods. Also, regarding your Medicare concern - if you're under 65, you won't automatically get Medicare Part A just for applying for Social Security retirement benefits. You'd need to be 65+ or qualify due to disability. If you're already 65+, then yes, Part A enrollment should happen automatically once your retirement application is processed. The fact that you remember going through multiple screens is a good sign - you probably did get very close to completion. Don't stress about the February 2025 timing; you're still well within the application window even if you need to restart completely.

As a newcomer to this community, I'm amazed by how helpful everyone has been in this thread! I'm actually going through a very similar situation right now - I thought I had applied for Social Security retirement benefits a few months back but can't find any trace of it in my MySocialSecurity account. Reading through all these responses has been incredibly eye-opening. It sounds like the incomplete application issue is practically an epidemic with the SSA website! The tip about checking the "Continue Application" section is something I never would have thought to look for. I'm particularly grateful for the clarification about Medicare Part A eligibility - I had no idea that applying for early retirement at 62 wouldn't automatically trigger Medicare enrollment. That explains why I wasn't seeing any Medicare-related confirmations either. For anyone else dealing with this, it's so reassuring to know we're not alone in getting confused by the SSA website's poor user experience. The fact that so many people have successfully found and completed their partial applications gives me hope that mine might be waiting there too. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences and practical tips - from calling at 8 AM sharp to taking screenshots of every page. This community is such a valuable resource for navigating these government processes!

So I helped my mom apply, we finished the application and have a confirmation number & email saying she completed it but there is nothing on her my social security account saying she sent an application. After reading this thread I checked to see if maybe somehow we didn’t finish but theres no continue application either. I can’t find any status update on her application. It was sent at the end of September. I know social security is backed up a bunch, could that be why we can’t find anything? There’s nothing reflecting an application was sent except the confirmation number & email she has.

If you have a confirmation number and confirmation email, then your mom's application was definitely submitted successfully! This is actually a different situation from what most people in this thread are experiencing (incomplete applications). What you're seeing is unfortunately normal - even with a properly submitted application, it can take 6-12 weeks before anything shows up in the MySocialSecurity account online. The SSA's internal processing systems and their online portal don't sync up immediately. Since you applied at the end of September, you're still within the normal timeframe for processing. The confirmation number is the most important thing - that's proof the application is in their system. If you want peace of mind, you can call 1-800-772-1213 and provide the confirmation number to verify the application status. The phone representative will be able to see it in their system even if it's not showing online yet. Don't worry - having the confirmation number and email means you're all set. The online account status will eventually catch up, but the processing is happening behind the scenes regardless of what you can see online.