Instant Status (60 second audio script)

Have you applied for Social Security benefits?  Want a quick and easy way to check the status of your application?  Just go to www dot social security dot gov.  There’s a lot you can do.  You can estimate your retirement benefits, find out what kinds of government benefits you might qualify for and even apply for benefits.  And now, you can even check the status of your pending benefit application online — even if you applied the “old fashioned” way, in person or over the phone.  Just visit www dot social security dot gov and select the “Check the status of your application” link on the upper, left-hand side.  Then enter the Social Security Number and the confirmation number, given at the time of the application.  It’s that easy — instant status at www dot social security dot gov.