social security
i am trying to get my pension i have asked social security for my my proof of employment and paid social security the 61 dollars on April 13; 2026 and they finally cashed the check Aug 4th,2026 ,i had to ask for 2 extensions from pension place while i am waiting on them to get this paperwork so i have proof that i worked for my former employer for almost 39 yrs and 2nd extension was granted til the end of this year ;i am worried that i wont get back in time so i can get this to the pension company in time and when i have went in person at local social secuirty office and called the 800 number no one can tell me anything about where they are on processing this paperwork ,and the local office gave me a ph # for the Baltimore office ,you do not get to talk to a person ,just leave a message ,no call back ,any suggestions or help on this matter? i know that it takes 120 days to do this paperwork but its been longer than 120 days and my ex employer is Kmart /Sears Holding and they were no help of giving me my paperwork ,i need help on this,,can you help me on this matter?
Terry Says
OK, I’m a little confused by your question. Did you just reach full retirement age and are trying to claim your Social Security?
Or are you trying to claim a pension from KMart/Sears Holdings — and need proof that you were employed there for all those years?
If you’re trying to claim a pension from Sears, you do not need to go through Social Security!
Read all the information on this page: https://www.pbgc.gov/wr/sears-holdings-pension-plans
The former Sears pension plans are being managed by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation — a government agency that insures pensions. You need to contact them.
