Description: Provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Offers information about benefits and what to do to get a social security card or replace a lost card. Processes applications for: Retirement benefits (SS) to workers over age 62 and eligible dependents Disability Benefits (SSDI) to workers disabled before age 65 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the needy aged, blind, and disabled individuals Medicare enrollment (and card replacement) Survivor Benefits to eligible dependents of deceased workers. Includes a lump-sum payment to assist with funeral expenses. Limited to a surviving spouse or an entitled child. Website allows access to personal Social Security benefit information. This includes: Benefit verification letter Ability to check benefit/payment information and earning records Change of address and phone number Start or change direct deposit of benefit payments Process certain replacement of social security cards online.To report SSA-related Fraud, call 800-269-0271 or visit website: secure.ssa.gov/oig/fraudTo report SSA-related Scams, visit website: secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam.
Eligibility: -Varies by program, call or visit website for information-SS and SSDI are entitlement programs based upon work, whereas SSI is a needs-based program that does not require a work history
Requirements: -Varies by service, call or visit website for details -Original SS Card Request requires Birth or Baptismal Certificate and proof of identity, current residency status or citizenship -Duplicate SS Card Request requires proof of identity, current residency status or citizenship
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