United States Social Security Administration, Benefits
www.socialsecurity.gov
Resource Details
Alternate Name Social Security Administration, U.S.; SSA
Description

SOCIAL SECURITY: Manages Retirement Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Disability Benefits, and Medicare. Staff in local offices provides information on eligibility requirements, assist the public in applying for benefits, filing appeals, applying for new or duplicate Social Security cards, representative payee (call local office), survivors benefits, requesting earnings records and estimates of future benefits. The national number will provide directions to each field office. Social Security Office Locator, SSA Office Locator Social Security Office Locator, Social Security

No walk-in appointments, must schedule an appointment for in-person assistance.

Provides a Spanish language Disability Starter Kit: https://www.ssa.gov/disability/SP_dib_starter_kits_adult.htm

PAPER CHECKS: Beginning Sept 30, 2025, federal payments must be sent by direct deposit. SSA is proactively contacting those beneficiaries who receive paper checks to alert them about the change and the process to enroll in direct deposit or receive Direct Express cards. Some exceptions will be permitted for those unable to complete the transition. Waivers can be requested for conditions such as mental impairment, living in areas without banking infrastructure, or being aged 90 or above. People can visit the SSA website for more information https://www.ssa.gov/deposit/

OVERPAYMENTS: In July 2025, the withholding rate for people who received overpayments increased from 10% of their monthly check to 50% of their monthly check.

MARYLAND OFFICES

ALLEGANY COUNTY:
217 Glenn Street, Suite 100, Cumberland, MD 21502. 866-964-7409. TTY: 301-722-5175.

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY:
1) 185 Harry S. Truman Drive, Suite 114, Annapolis, MD 21401. 888-840-0684. TTY: 800-325-0778.

2) 337 Hospital Drive Suite 1A. Glen Burnie, MD. 21061. 800-772-1213. TTY 800-325-0778

BALTIMORE CITY:
1) 1010 Park Avenue, Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21201. 800-772-1213. TTY 800-325-0778.

2) Belair-Edison Crossing, 2401 Belair Road, Suite 106, Baltimore, MD 21213. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

3) 6100A Wabash Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

BALTIMORE COUNTY:
1) 28 Allegheny Avenue, 4th Floor, Towson, MD 21204. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

2) 6820 Hospital Drive, Suite 100, Baltimore, MD 21237. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

3) 5 Park Center Court, Suite 100, Owings Mills, MD 21117. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

4) 1531 South Edgewood Street, Suite S, Baltimore, MD 21227. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778

CARROLL COUNTY:
125 Airport Drive, Unit 10, Westminster, MD 21157. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

CECIL COUNTY:
300 Big Elk Mall, Elkton, MD 21921. 866-331-2218. TTY: 800-325-0778.

DORCHESTER COUNTY:
828 Airpax Road, Suite 500, Cambridge, MD 21613. 888-347-9277. TTY: 800-325-0778.

FREDERICK COUNTY:
5340 Spectrum Drive, Suite N, Frederick, MD 21703. 866-331-7089. TTY: 800-325-0778.

HARFORD COUNTY:
3435 A Box Hill, Corporate Center Drive, Abingdon, MD 21009. 1-800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

HOWARD COUNTY:
Lakeside Building, Suite 110, 8865 Stanford Boulevard, Columbia, MD 21045. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY:
1) 315 North Washington Street, Rockville, MD 20850. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

2) 10230 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 304, Silver Spring, MD 20903. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778.

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY:
1) 6110 Allentown Road, Suitland, MD 20746. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778. Office also available at 877-512-3849.

2) 7401 Forbes Boulevard, Suite C, Seabrook, MD 20706. 800-772-1213. TTY: 800-325-0778. Office also available at 866-338-4115.

ST MARY'S COUNTY:
30071 Business Center Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. 800-772-1213. TTY 800-325-0778.

WASHINGTON COUNTY:
1710 Underpass Way, Suite 100, Hagerstown, MD 21740. 866-331-7125. TTY 800-325-0778.

WICOMICO COUNTY:2414 Northgate Drive, Suite 1, Salisbury, MD 21801. 800-273-5083. TTY 800-325-0778.

Defined coverage areas:
United States - Nationwide
 
Hours Of Operation Toll-free numbers 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
Program
Eligibility Eligibility requirements vary for each program.
Languages Offered Accommodations Possible.
Program Fees None.
Application Process Call or apply online.
Documents Required https://www.ssa.gov/news/identity-proofing.html


Contact Information
Toll Free Number 800-772-1213
Fax Number 410-965-0695
TTY 800-325-0778
Local Number 410-965-8882
Medicare 800-772-1213
Fraud 800-269-0271
Complaints 866-574-0374
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Sites offering this Program 6401 Security Boulevard
5340 Spectrum Drive
1710 Underpass Way
217 Glenn Street
1010 Park Avenue
3435A Box Hill Corporate Center Drive