Social Security Administration - Cookeville Office
Address
1145 Perimeter Park Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(888) 717-1528
Description:
The Social Security Administration assists people of working age to estimate future Social Security benefits, people who are permanently disabled to obtain disability benefits, those who are retired to receive Social Security retirement benefits and Medicare, and those who have lost a spouse or, in some cases, a parent, to receive survivors benefits. Most services are available online or through the agency's toll-free number.
Hours:
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Intake Process:
Call to make an appointment or visit the office. Many services are available online and do not require a visit to the local Social Security office.
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
Spanish
Eligibility:
Eligibility depends upon the program selected. In most cases, retirement benefits are available to those age sixty-two to seventy who are fully insured. Workers may retire at age sixty-two and receive a reduced benefit or may wait until age sixty-seven and receive a full benefit. Medicare is generally available for those who are sixty-five or older. Disability benefits may be provided for people at any age who have severe disabilities that are expected to last 12 months or more. Survivors benefits may be provided for widows and widowers at age 50 if disabled or age 60 at any age if she or he takes care of a child of the deceased who is younger than age 16 or disabled, divorced widows and widowers if the marriage to the deceased lasted at least 10 years at age 50 if disabled or age 60 or at any age if she or he takes care of a child of the deceased who is younger than age 16 or disabled, or unmarried children if younger than age 18 (or up to age 19 if they are attending elementary or secondary school full time) or any age and were disabled before age 22 and remain disabled.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1145 Perimeter Park Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
Phone Numbers
Local Number
(888) 717-1528
National Toll Free
(800) 772-1213
TTY
(800) 325-0778
Legal Status:
Federal
Services
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Description
Medicare is our country's health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure.
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Required Documents
Call or visit the website for information.
Eligibility
You can use the online Medicare application if you: Are at least 64 years and 9 months old; Want to sign up for Medicare but do not currently have ANY Medicare coverage; Do not want to start receiving Social Security benefits at this time; and Are not currently receiving Social Security retirement, disability or survivors benefits. Call or visit the website for details about others who may be eligible for Medicare and how to apply.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Many people can start the application process by applying online, by calling the 1-800 number, or by scheduling an appointment with the local Social Security office.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Social Security disability insurance program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. (Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22.)
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Required Documents
Birth certificate or other proof of birth; Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States; U.S. military discharge paper(s) if you had military service before 1968; W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year; Medical evidence already in your possession. This includes medical records, doctors' reports, and recent test results; and Award letters, pay stubs, settlement agreements or other proof of any temporary or permanent workers' compensation-type benefits you received
Eligibility
You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: Are age 18 or older; Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death; and Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days. If your application was recently denied, our Internet Appeal application is a starting point to request a review of the determination we made. Call the office or visit the website for more information or if you need to schedule an appointment with the local office.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Many people can start the application process by applying online, by calling the 1-800 number, or by scheduling an appointment with the local Social Security office.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn credits toward Social Security benefits. The number of credits you need to get retirement benefits depends on when you were born. If you were born in 1929 or later, you need 40 credits (10 years of work). If you stop working before you have enough credits to qualify for benefits, the credits will remain on your Social Security record. If you return to work later, you can add more credits to qualify. We canât pay any retirement benefits until you have the required number of credits.
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Required Documents
Call or visit the website for information.
Eligibility
You can apply online for retirement benefits or benefits as a spouse if you: are at least 61 years and 8 months old; are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; have not already applied for retirement benefits; and want your benefits to start no more than 4 months in the future. (We cannot process your application if you apply for benefits more than 4 months in advance.) Call the local office or visit the website for more details and additional situations where you may qualify for benefits.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Many people can start the application process by applying online, by calling the 1-800 number, or by scheduling an appointment with the local Social Security office.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
People may be eligible for a one-time death benefit of $255, as well as monthly survivors insurance payments.
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Required Documents
Call or visit the website for information.
Eligibility
Certain family members may be eligible to receive monthly benefits, including: A widow or widower age 60 or older (age 50 or older if disabled); A surviving divorced spouse, under certain circumstances; A widow or widower at any age who is caring for the deceasedâs child who is under age 16 or disabled and receiving benefits on their record; An unmarried child of the deceased who is: Younger than age 18 (or up to age 19 if he or she is a full-time student in an elementary or secondary school); or Age 18 or older with a disability that began before age 22. Visit the website or call the toll-free number for additional information.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
You cannot report a death or apply for survivors benefits online. Please call the 1-800 number or make an appointment at the local office.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Description
SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. Social Security administers this program. We pay monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. Blind or disabled children may also get SSI.
Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9:00 am - 4:00 pm; Wed 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Required Documents
Call or visit the website for information.
Eligibility
Anyone who is: aged (age 65 or older); blind; or disabled. And, who: has limited income; has limited resources; is a U.S. citizen or national, or in one of certain categories of aliens; NOTE: In general, an alien who is subject to an active warrant for deportation or removal does not meet the citizenship/alien requirement. is a resident of one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands; is not absent from the country for a full calendar month or for 30 consecutive days or more; is not confined to an institution (such as a hospital or prison) at the governmentâs expense; applies for any other cash benefits or payments for which he or she may be eligible, (for example, pensions, Social Security benefits); gives SSA permission to contact any financial institution and request any financial records about you; files an application; and meets certain other requirements.
Fees
No fee.
Intake Procedure
Many people can start the application process by applying online, by calling the 1-800 number, or by scheduling an appointment with the local Social Security office.
Geography Served
- Tennessee
- Putnam County
- Putnam County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
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