SSI: Reporting Your Wages Just Got Easier

Telephone Wage Report

Beneficiaries, deemors and representative payees reporting a change in wages can report their monthly wages to SSA by telephone. These instructions explain what beneficiaries, deemors, and representative payees need to do in order to use the SSA phone system to report monthly wages.

Beneficiaries, deemors and representative payees who would rather not report wages by telephone can use traditional reporting methods such as mailing or bringing paystubs into their local Social Security office. Monthly telephone reporters who experience technical difficulties should contact their local field office for assistance.

When you should call to report wages

You should call to report wages during the first six (6) days of the month. You can choose which of the six days to call. But, you will not be able to report wages using the special 800 number after the sixth day of the month.

Things you need to have before you to report wages by telephone

• The Social Security number of the person who is reporting wages (the caller)

• The Social Security number of the wage earner

• The TOTAL amount of gross wages for the wage earner. Gross wages are the amount of pay before taxes and other deductions.

• The Social Security number of the person who is eligible to receive SSI benefits

• The caller’s name as it appears on their Social Security card

Who is the Wage Earner?

A wage earner is the person who is working and receiving wages or payment for working. You are the wage earner if you are working and you are reporting your own wages. If you are calling to report someone else’s wages, then the wage earner is the person whose wages you are reporting wages.

Call 1-866-772-0953 and make your report.

Any questions may be directed to: rsi5@srt.com