I will be retiring and drawing Social Security next year. I have a spouse and a disabled adult child (disabled since birth). I've purchased the software to maximize my benefits and am really happy with it. Thank you so much for that. My question is regarding filing online versus in-person. Ultimately we will be filing for my retirement benefits, my wife's retirement and spousal benefits, my daughter's SSDI on my account and my wife's caregiver for DAC benefit. Is it possible to do all of this online or must some of it be done in-person?

Hi,

Social Security says that they're constantly expanding their online services, but at this time you can't apply for disabled adult child's benefits or child in care spousal benefits online. Those applications would need to be completed either by phone or in person at a Social Security office. You can make an appointment to apply by calling Social Security's toll free number, 800-772-1213.

Best, Jerry