Social Security provides income for insured workers, and spouses, divorced spouses, children and surviving parents. SSI provides basic income (or additional income) to combine with Social Security, pension, or earnings. Individuals 65 or older, or any age if disabled or blind, whose income and resources are below threshold, may be entitled to this benefit. This includes disabled children of any age. Individuals who qualify for SSI automatically qualify for full Medicaid.

Even if your annual income is higher, you still may be able to get some help. Contact Social Security for details on income and resource limits. Helps pay for the costs of monthly premiums, annual deductibles and prescription co-payments related to your Medicare prescription drug plan. If you already receive Extra Help, you will not need to reapply in 2010. SS will see if you are entitled to any additional Extra Help because they no longer count your life insurance or help with household expenses. SS will send information to your state notifying them you may eligible for a Medicare Savings Program which may help with Parts A and B.

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.

Description: Monthly Social Security benefits go to workers and their dependents when the worker retires, becomes disabled or dies. A worker must earn credits for 40 quarters or 10 years for full retirement benefits.

Description: Monthly Social Security benefits go to workers and their dependents when the worker retires, becomes disabled or dies. A worker must earn credits for 40 quarters or 10 years for full retirement benefits.

“The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. View the website for detailed information about disability benefits and what to expect from Social Security during the disability process.

Before you apply, take time to review the basics, understand the process, and gather the information and documents you’ll need to complete an application.”

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.

During Covid 19 all offices are closed. No Social Security offices can accommodate walk-in visitors until further notice. In-person service is by appointment only and for limited, dire need situations. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. You can speak with a representative by calling your local Social Security office or the National 800 Number.

Accepts and processes claims for Social Security disability Insurance, 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

"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.

Assists disabled persons with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD) appeals. (631)369-1112

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. (800)772-1213 (toll free)(24 hours with a Touch Tone Phone);(800)325-0778(TTY) M-F 7am-7pm;(631)669-5102