If you were getting Social Security benefits before prison, contact the Social Security Administration before you are released. Tell them about your upcoming release date. The SSA can help you continue your benefits, if you still qualify.
If you never got Social Security benefits before and want them when you are released, apply at the SSA. Fill out the application and provide documents to prove you qualify, like identification, medical records, and financial information.
Last Reviewed: September 4, 2024