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/fraud

To report SSA-related Scams, visit website:

• secure.ssa.gov/oig/scam.