The Social Security Administration is constantly expanding their online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more – from anywhere and from any of your devices!

The services and benefits include:
* Social Security Number applications
* Replacement Social Security cards
* Retirement Benefits
* Medicare applications
* Social Security Disability (SSDI)
* Social Security Burial Benefits

The Social Security Administration is constantly expanding their online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more – from anywhere and from any of your devices!

The services and benefits include:
* Social Security Number applications
* Replacement Social Security cards
* Retirement Benefits
* Medicare applications
* Social Security Disability (SSDI)
* Social Security Burial Benefits

Administer a comprehensive array of benefit programs and provide assistance services pertaining to claims to the veterans

Assists veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. Services include assistance in filing for and accessing the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; vocational rehabilitation and counseling; payment for education and job training; home loan guaranty; life insurance; "wheelchair homes"; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and death pension.

Provides benefits counseling, processes all applications for benefits and assistance programs (e.g., monetary, disability, burial, memorials, monuments, etc.), and assists in obtaining military records. Provides daily van service to transport local veterans to the Lebanon VA hospital. Van leaves the Veterans Office (Chestnut Street side) at 8 am and returns at 12:30 pm. Must call to reserve space.

08/2018:
In light of recent events, the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (PDMVA) might be able to offer a onetime benefit payment (up to a max of $1,600).

All honorably discharged veterans should contact their county Veterans Affairs office for qualifications and processing.

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Assists veterans in navigating the system to access the following services: dependency and indemnity compensation, health care enrollment, education benefit, vocational and rehabilitation training, home loan guarantees, life insurance, burial benefits, tax exemptions, emergency assistance, blind and paralyzed pension, specialized veteran’s license plates, markers and headstones.

Assist veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. Services include assistance in filing for and accessing the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and survivor's pension.

Assists veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. Services include assistance in filing for and accessing the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; vocational rehabilitation and counseling; payment for education and job training; home loan guaranty; life insurance; "wheelchair homes"; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and death pension.

Assist veterans and their family members with information regarding federal, state and local benefits. Provides information and assistance in filing for and acquiring the following federal benefits: compensation for service connected disability; pension for veterans unable to work; vocational rehabilitation and counseling; payment for education and job training; home loan guaranty; life insurance; "wheelchair homes"; and burial benefits. The benefits for family members of deceased veterans include dependency and indemnity compensation and death pension.

This service allows individuals to search for the local Social Security Administration office that serves a particular area. Once the local office is identified, individuals may contact that office for assistance in applying for the variety of benefits that are available through the Social Security Administration.

The services and benefits include:
* Social Security Number applications
* Replacement Social Security cards
* Retirement Benefits
* Medicare applications
* Social Security Disability (SSDI)
* Social Security Burial Benefits

The Social Security Administration is constantly expanding their online services to give you freedom and control when conducting business with Social Security. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, check the status of an application or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas), print a benefit verification letter, and more – from anywhere and from any of your devices!

The services and benefits include:
* Social Security Number applications
* Replacement Social Security cards
* Retirement Benefits
* Medicare applications
* Social Security Disability (SSDI)
* Social Security Burial Benefits

This service allows individuals to search for the local Social Security Administration office that serves a particular area. Once the local office is identified, individuals may contact that office for assistance in applying for the variety of benefits that are available through the Social Security Administration.

The services and benefits include:
* Social Security Number applications
* Replacement Social Security cards
* Retirement Benefits
* Medicare applications
* Social Security Disability (SSDI)
* Social Security Burial Benefits

This service allows individuals to search for the local Social Security Administration office that serves a particular area. Once the local office is identified, individuals may contact that office for assistance in applying for the variety of benefits that are available through the Social Security Administration.

The services and benefits include:
* Social Security Number applications
* Replacement Social Security cards
* Retirement Benefits
* Medicare applications
* Social Security Disability (SSDI)
* Social Security Burial Benefits

Processes and makes determination on all types of application for Social Security Retirement, Survivors Disability and Medicare Benefits, Processes claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Informs employers, employees and self-employed persons of their rights and responsibilities under the Social Security Program.

Determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.

The Towanda Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.

The Scranton Social Security Office determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to survivor benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Determines eligibility and pays retirement benefits to those entitled aged 62 and older.

Provides information about applying for retirement and disability benefits provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Processes and makes determination on all types of application for Social Security Retirement, Survivors Disability and Medicare Benefits, Processes claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Informs employers, employees and self-employed persons of their rights and responsibilities under the Social Security Program, Assists beneficiaries with necessary reporting of events which may affect continuing eligibility, Accepts applications for original and duplicate social security numbers.

Determines eligibility and pays benefits to those entitled to Social Security retirement benefits, survivor benefits, Disability benefits. Determines eligibility and pays benefits to the entitled legally blind. Issues Social Security numbers.

Provides assistance to active and retired railroad workers. Handles retirement and survivor benefits, Medicare enrollment, and unemployment and sickness benefits.

Note
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Our secure and convenient online services remain available. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

Note
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Our secure and convenient online services remain available. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers Medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

Note
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Our secure and convenient online services remain available. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

Note
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Our secure and convenient online services remain available. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

Local office for national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers Medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

Note
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Our secure and convenient online services remain available. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone.

Provides the following services:
- Processes and makes determination on all types of applications for Social Security retirement, survivors disability, and Medicare benefits
- Processes claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits
- Informs employers, employees, and self-employed persons of their rights and responsibilities under the Social Security program
- Assists beneficiaries with necessary reporting of events which might affect continuing eligibility
- Accepts applications for original and duplicate social security numbers
- Explains the right to the appeal process to dissatisfied clients
- Investigates possible collusion, impersonation, misrepresentation, or fraud in connection with claims under the Social Security Act
- Maintains an informational resource file and makes appropriate referrals
- Accepts initial applications for Black Lung Benefits
- Burial Benefits: $255 if the person who dies has worked enough quarters to qualify for social security benefits in his/her name and there is a surviving spouse or a child who is eligible to receive benefits from deceased person's social security
Services available from Social Security Online include:
- Replacement copy of benefits statement
- Copy of earnings record
- How to file a claim for retirement or disability benefits
- Apply for, replace or change your name on your Social Security card

Note
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Our secure and convenient online services remain available. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone.
Provides the following services:
- Processes and makes determination on all types of applications for Social Security retirement, survivors disability, and Medicare benefits
- Processes claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits
- Informs employers, employees, and self-employed persons of their rights and responsibilities under the Social Security program
- Assists beneficiaries with necessary reporting of events which might affect continuing eligibility
- Accepts applications for original and duplicate social security numbers
- Explains the right to the appeal process to dissatisfied clients
- Investigates possible collusion, impersonation, misrepresentation, or fraud in connection with claims under the Social Security Act
- Maintains an informational resource file and makes appropriate referrals
- Accepts initial applications for Black Lung Benefits
- Burial Benefits: $255 if the person who dies has worked enough quarters to qualify for social security benefits in his/her name and there is a surviving spouse or a child who is eligible to receive benefits from deceased person's social security
Services available from Social Security Online include:
- Replacement copy of benefits statement
- Copy of earnings record
- How to file a claim for retirement or disability benefits
- Apply for, replace or change your name on your Social Security card

Note
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020.
Our secure and convenient online services remain available. Local offices will continue to provide critical services over the phone.

Provides the following services:
- Processes and makes determination on all types of applications for Social Security retirement, survivors disability, and Medicare benefits
- Processes claims for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits
- Informs employers, employees, and self-employed persons of their rights and responsibilities under the Social Security program
- Assists beneficiaries with necessary reporting of events which might affect continuing eligibility
- Accepts applications for original and duplicate social security numbers
- Explains the right to the appeal process to dissatisfied clients
- Investigates possible collusion, impersonation, misrepresentation, or fraud in connection with claims under the Social Security Act
- Maintains an informational resource file and makes appropriate referrals
- Accepts initial applications for Black Lung Benefits
- Burial Benefits: $255 if the person who dies has worked enough quarters to qualify for social security benefits in his/her name and there is a surviving spouse or a child who is eligible to receive benefits from deceased person's social security
Services available from Social Security Online include:
- Replacement copy of benefits statement
- Copy of earnings record
- How to file a claim for retirement or disability benefits
- Apply for, replace or change your name on your Social Security card

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers Medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

A national program of contributory social insurance. Employees, employers and the self-employed pay contributions that are pooled in special trust funds. These funds provide income to workers and dependents in the event of retirement, disability or death. SSA also administers medicare and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the aged, blind and disabled. Local offices accept applications, determine eligibility, hear appeals and are available to assist individuals trying to access benefits.

Retirement benefits
Medicare- health insurance to those over 65 years or disabled
SSI- assistance to those over 65, blind, or disabled
Disability benefits
Survivor benefits
Black lung benefits - birth certificate, social security card, physical exam required

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