How do I claim social security

The Social Security Agency is a government run organisation within the UK and has numerous purposes. This includes to provide access and to pay social security benefits accurately and securely. To provide the general public with advice and information on the benefits which may be applicable. To provide support to people by helping them move closer to their work. The department is also responsible for processing benefit reviews and appeals. The prevention and detection of benefit fraud, along with prosecuting offenders and recovering any benefit which has been paid incorrectly is also a key task. The agency also recovers benefits which have been paid in compensation cases and assess peoples financial circumstances if they are applying for legal aid. They also provide services to clients in Great Britain on behalf of the Department of Work and Pensions.
There are numerous different types of social security benefits and therefore people should consider which they are entitled to before they apply. For disabled people and carers there are benefits such as Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance. There is also child maintenance for families and the state pension for pensioners and people who have retired.
People who feel they are entitled to social security benefits can apply in numerous different ways. The most common application method is online, this requires applicants to complete an application form online providing relevant evidence and contact details. This process is the fastest and most efficient, it will ensure that cases are dealt with quickly, if all of the relevant evidence is provided. In some cases extra investigation may be carried out by the Social Security Agency. Applicants can also complete a paper application forma and then post it to the Agency along with the relevant evidence and information. There is also the option to phone the local agency who may be able to process a claim for social security over the phone. In many cases other government departments have to be contacted in order to gather extra information and evidence. The Social Security Agency is very busy all year round and it is therefore difficult to say how long an application will take to process.
One of the key factors to applications for social security being successful is that the relevant evidence and information are provided from the outset. Failure to provide the relevant details may result in a case being delayed or rejected.