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

Assists war veterans and their families in securing their rights in matters relating to their person, property, and care of family - Onetime benefit payment (up to a max of $1,600)

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

The Veterans Affairs Department is responsible for providing assistance, counseling and representation to veterans and their families in accessing county, state and federal benefits.
Services of this office include:
Burial assistance.
Records maintenance.
Providing grave markers, flags and holders for all county veterans’ graves.
Financial assistance to county cemeteries holding veterans.
* State benefits applied for through this office include:
Tax exemption and educational assistance for 100 percent disabled veterans.
Emergency assistance.
Applications for the blind (paralyzed veterans and veteran’s homes).
* Federal veterans benefits applied for through this office include:
Health care.
Service connected compensation.
Pension assistance for disabled, unemployable veterans.
Counseling for surviving family members and returning veterans.

Special monthly allowance for wartime vets, surviving spouses or parents who have large unreimbursed medical expenses.

Regular monthly payments to compensate veterans who are disabled by injury or illness incurred in or aggrevated by active military service.

Special monthly allowance for wartime vets, surviving spouses or parents who are housebound by reason of one or more disabilities.

Regular monthly payments for unemployed veterans aged 65 and older.

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.

Provides assistance to complete Social Security Income/Social Security Disability Income application processes.

Provides assistance to complete Social Security Income/Social Security Disability Income application processes.

War-Time Service
Certain VA benefits require service during wartime. Under law, VA recognizes these war periods:
Mexican Border Period: May 9, 1916 through April 5, 1917, for veterans who served in Mexico, on its borders or in adjacent waters.
World War I: April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia, April 6, 1917 through April 1, 1920; extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918.
World War II: December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946
Korean War: June 27, 1950 through January 31, 1955
Vietnam War: August 5, 1964 (February 28, 1961, for veterans who served â??in countryâ? before August 5, 1964) through May 7, 1975
Gulf War: August 2, 1990 through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.

We assist veterans who are applying for disability compensation for service-connected injuries or illnesses. We can also help you reopen an existing claim when your injury or illness worsens.
It should be noted: The payment of military retirement pay, disability severance pay and separation incentive payments known as SSB (Special Separation Benefits) and VSI (Voluntary Separation Incentives) AFFECTS the amount of VA compensation paid to disabled veterans.

The VA offers two broad categories of Pension benefit programs:

Veterans Pension: Tax-free monetary benefit payable to low-income wartime Veterans.

• Survivors Pension: Tax-free monetary benefit payable to a low-income, un-remarried surviving spouse and/or unmarried child(ren) of a deceased Veteran with wartime service.
  
  Veterans and survivors who are eligible for Pension benefits and are housebound or require the aid and attendance of another person may be eligible to receive additional monetary amounts.
  
  To learn more about what Veterans and their families should know when applying for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pension Benefits visit: https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
  
  Additionally, individuals cannot receive both a VA disability and VA pension. The VA will award whichever is greater.
  

The program provides real estate tax exemption for any honorably discharged veteran who is 100% total and permanently disabled, a resident of the Commonwealth and has a financial need.

Provides free civil legal services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless in Philadelphia. Areas of assistance include: establishing eligibility for benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), medical assistance and food stamps (SNAP); establishing eligibility for Veterans Compensation and Pension benefits, and upgrading discharge characterizations; enforcing custody and other family law rights; accessing shelter and other supportive services; replacing or correcting identity documents; and preserving private and subsidized housing eligibility.

Serves homeless individuals with disabilities in accessing benefits through the Social Security Administration. The process allows for direct access by the SOAR Specialist to identified staff at the local and state level in order to monitor the process from assessment to approval or denial.

Supports for Success is a program that provides employment and education supports for adults working toward self-sufficiency. Participants receive one-on-one intensive case management, wrap-around supportive services, resources, and referrals. Works directly with participants to create a detailed goal plan, obtain a credit report, create a monthly budget to increase knowledge of money management creating, updating, and maintaining a current professional resume to improve success in obtaining employment opportunities, finding adequate affordable housing options, finding employment or better employment opportunities.

Jubilee Soup Kitchen offers a hot meal daily. Day Shelter for the Homeless. Social Service: provide services around homeless issues; A shower, personal grooming supplies, and a temporary mailing address for the homeless. Financial Assistance: provide services around rent and utility, budgeting, employment, dollar energy fund, and travelers aid. John Heinz Child Development Center provides affordable, educational childcare to empower children (ages 1 to 5 years old) for success in school.

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.

Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving: Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving public benefits, housing, family law, employment, education, and consumer law.

Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving: Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

Provides free legal representation to low income people with civil legal problems. Free legal aid may be provided in cases involving Public Benefits, Housing, Family Law, Employment & Education, and Consumer Law.

- Prepares job seekers for the global workforce through employment and job training services for youth, adult, older adult and dislocated workers
- Enforces regulations and safety standards in the workplace and administers the Commonwealth's programs for community service by young Pennsylvanians
- Administers benefits to unemployed individuals, oversees the administration of workers' compensation benefits to individuals with job related injuries and/or illnesses, and provides vocational rehabilitation to individuals with disabilities

Erie County Veterans Affairs assists with applying for all Federal Benefits, State Benefits, and County Benefits. These include Compensation and Pension (Death Pension and Aid & Attendance), Property Tax Exemption, and Veterans Temporary Assistance.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs provides resources and assistance to Pennsylvania's one million veterans and their families, and provides quality care for aging and disabled veterans.

On April 24, 2006, House Bill 1820 was signed into law as Act 29 of 2006. This Bill establishes the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Benefit Act. On November 7, 2006, Pennsylvania voters gave overwhelming approval to a ballot question to fund the program. The bond issue created a fund for the payment of compensation to, or on behalf of, eligible current and former members of the United States Armed Forces, a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces, or the Pennsylvania National Guard.

Eligible Pennsylvania veterans of the Persian Gulf Conflict are entitled to receive:

• A one-time benefit of $75 per month for each month (or major fraction thereof) of active service in the Persian Gulf Conflict Theater of Operations during the covered period. The maximum compensation is $525.
• An additional one-time benefit of $5,000 if the service member was declared a prisoner of war at any time while on active service in the Persian Gulf Theater during the period of August 2, 1990 to August 31, 1991.

Eligible beneficiaries of deceased veterans are entitled to receive:

• A one-time benefit of $75 per month for each month (or major fraction) of the veteran's active service in the Persian Gulf Conflict Theater of Operations during the covered period. The maximum compensation is $525.
• An additional one-time benefit of $5,000 if the service member died while on active service in the Persian Gulf Theater during the period of August 2, 1990 to August 31, 1991 or died as a result of service connected wounds, diseases or injuries sustained during such active service as certified by DoD or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
• Payment shall be made to eligible beneficiaries, as defined by the Act, in the order named, to: surviving spouse, surviving children (to be divided evenly), and surviving parents (to be divided evenly).

Provides eligible blind veterans a pension of $150.00 per month.

Provides eligible paralyzed veterans a pension of $150.00 per month.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs provides resources and assistance to Pennsylvania's one million veterans and their families, and provides quality care for aging and disabled veterans.

The Department also prepares and deploys the Pennsylvania National Guard for worldwide combat and combat support operations and provides trained personnel to state and local authorities in times of natural disaster or civil strife.

It provides financial assistance, in the form of grants, to eligible Pennsylvania service members and their eligible family members through the Pennsylvania Military Family Relief Assistance Program (PA MFRAP).

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs offers its veterans six extended care facilities throughout the state. The level of care provided includes personal care, skilled nursing care, domicilliary care, and dementia care. These facilities offer qualified veterans and their spouses dedicated, superior care.

Assists Veterans on VA benefits, healthcare, and other services.
Schedule a time to work directly with a accredited Veteran Service Officer who will call you and work with you towards resolution for claims, appeals, review letters, or assist with addtional questions you may have.

Assists Veterans on VA benefits, healthcare, and other services.
Schedule a time to work directly with a accredited Veteran Service Officer who will call you and work with you towards resolution for claims, appeals, review letters, or assist with addtional questions you may have.

This service includes assisting veterans and dependents when applying for federal, state, and county benefits and all other rights to which they are entitled in the most expedient manner possible.

• Outreach locations:
  
  New Freedom at the South Central Senior Community Center, 150 E. Main St., 2nd Thursday of the month, 8:30 am - 12 noon
  
  
  
• Red Lion at the Red Lion Area Senior Center, 20c Gotham Place, 3rd Wednesday of the month, 8 am - 2 pm
  
  
  
• Greater Hanover area Family Center at the Hanover Chapter Of The American Red Cross, 1st and 3rd Fridays 8:30 am - 3 pm.
  
  
  
• Stewartstown at the American Legion Post 455, 4th Friday 8:30 am - 3 pm
  
  
  
• Dillsburg at the American Legion Post 26, 301 route 15 south, Dillsburg 1st and 3rd Tuesday (717) 502-8900

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.

Assists veterans and their dependents in processing claims against the Veterans Administration, such as compensation, pension, widow's burial and educational claims.

Assists people with applying for SSI and/or SSDI benefits. Assists with initial applications, appeals, and general information. Focuses on helping people complete their applications and submit all documentation to ensure that applications are processed as quickly as possible.

Ticket to Work connects you with free employment services to help you decide if working is right for you, prepare for work, find a job or maintain success while you are working. If you choose to participate, you will receive services such as career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training from authorized Ticket to Work service providers, such as Employment Networks (EN) or your State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency. The service provider you choose will serve as an important part of your "employment team" that will help you on your journey to financial independence.

Offers an array of programs for veterans and family members. VA Regional Offices process claims for VA benefits and administers those benefits, which include: disability compensation, pension, home loan guaranty, life insurance, education, vocational training for disabled veterans, burial allowance, and survivor's compensation, pension, education and referrals to other service providers. Counselors can answer questions about benefits eligibility and application procedures and make referrals, when necessary, to other VA facilities, such as medical centers and national cemeteries.

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.

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

To report suspected fraud call (800) 269-0271.

Services focus on helping companies prevent work-related injuries and illness. WORKFIRST provides evaluation and treatment, and coordinated rehabilitation for employees, when an injury does occur.

Services include:

Occupational Health Services
•Workers Compensation
•Physical Examination
•Drug and Alcohol
•Drug Testing Laboratory Information
•WORKFIRST Drug Testing
•Travel Clinic

Worksite Wellness Services
•Clinical Screenings
•Wellness Assessments
•Comprehensive Wellness Website
•Health Coaching
•Health Promotion and Educational Programs
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•Pre-placement physicals that compare the worker to the physical demands of the job
•Medical surveillance programs
•Consultation and educational programs for supervisors and employees on injury/illness prevention
•Ongoing case management of injuries
•Customer-friendly billing and utilization reports

Services focus on helping companies prevent work-related injuries and illness. WORKFIRST provides evaluation and treatment, and coordinated rehabilitation for employees, when an injury does occur. Services include:

Occupational Health Services

• Workers Compensation
  
• Physical Examination
  
• Drug and Alcohol
  
• Drug Testing Laboratory Information
  
• Drug Testing
  
• Travel Clinic
  
• Worksite Wellness Services
  
• Clinical Screenings
  
• Wellness Assessments
  
• Comprehensive Wellness Website
  
• Health Coaching
  
• Health Promotion and Educational Programs
  
• Employee Assistance Program(EAP)

Services focus on helping companies prevent work-related injuries and illness. WORKFIRST provides evaluation and treatment, and coordinated rehabilitation for employees, when an injury does occur.

Services include:

Occupational Health Services
•Workers Compensation
•Physical Examination
•Drug and Alcohol
•Drug Testing Laboratory Information
•WORKFIRST Drug Testing
•Travel Clinic

Worksite Wellness Services
•Clinical Screenings
•Wellness Assessments
•Comprehensive Wellness Website
•Health Coaching
•Health Promotion and Educational Programs
•Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

•Pre-placement physicals that compare the worker to the physical demands of the job
•Medical surveillance programs
•Consultation and educational programs for supervisors and employees on injury/illness prevention
•Ongoing case management of injuries
•Customer-friendly billing and utilization reports