The Delaware County Veterans Service Agency can assist you applying for and accessing the benefits that you may be eligible for; including but not limited to VA disability pension, VA healthcare, Educational benefits, review of your discharge, burial and headstone benefits and employment employment rights.

Since the Social Security Administration has administered a program of financial aid to people 65 and over as well as those blind and disabled whose income and resources are below specified levels For more detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, allotments and application, contact the Social Security Office 1-866-964-7593 (local) or call 1-800-772-1213. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) recipients may also call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 for more information on Food Stamps or Medicaid.

SSI pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

Apply for Benefits: Retirement, Disability, Medicare and Extra Help for Prescription Drugs

"The Social Security Disability Insurance Program provides benefits to disabled or blind individuals who are "insured" by workers' contributions to the Social Security trust fund. These contributions are the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Social Security tax paid on their earnings or those of their spouses or parents. Title II of the Social Security Act authorizes SSDI benefits."

Overview of Who Can Get Social Security Disability Benefits/ SSI Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance Employment Support

For information on Work Incentives, Unsuccessful Work Attempts, Trial Work Periods, Extended Period of Eligibility, Continuation of Medicare Coverage, Continued Payment under a Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Medicare for Individuals with Disabilities who Work, and other work-related questions, go to:

Social Security Online: Red Book

Find your nearest Social Security Office.

For more information on how to apply for SSDI, please contact us.

Administers Social Security Trust Fund to provide retirement, disability or death benefits to insured workers or their dependents/survivors medicare for aged 65 and over Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the needy over 65, blind or disabled. Website includes information on employment for people with disabilities and for employers seeking to hire the disabled. Senior Citizens;Retirement Benefits;Disabilities Issues;Social Security Recipients;Social Security Burial Benefits;Social Security Cards;Social Security Disability;Social Security Numbers;Social Security Retirement Benefits;Social Security Survivors Insurance;SSI;Medicare;Medicare Information/Counseling (800)772-1213 (toll free)(24 hours with a Touch Tone Phone);(800)325-0778(TTY) M-F 7am-7pm;(631)727-5173

Provides VA health care, disability compensation, pension, education and training, vocational rehabilitation, life insurance, home loans, burial, and survivor benefits.

During Covid 19 all offices are closed. You can speak with a representative by calling your local Social Security office or the National 800 Number.

Accepts and processes claims for retirement survivor, and disability benefits, Medicare claims, and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Call Toll free number to set up appointments. Call ahead for information and appointment. Handicapped parking

Supplemental Security Income

“Social Security is part of the retirement plan for almost every American worker. It provides replacement income for qualified retirees and their families. This section of our website helps you better understand the program, the application process, and the online tools and resources available to you.”

NOTE: Typically, the SSA office can meet people in person to facilitate any service provides on the website. While pandemic precautions are in place, the SSA office only has meetings by appointment for extreme emergencies: to assist someone who never had a social security number and needs it for medical or employment purposes.

The Utica SSA office services people as far west as Canastota, as far east as Little Falls, as far north as Old Forge, and as far South as Earleville.