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Social Security Administration Establishing National Native American Office

October 4, 2022 • By

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Last Updated: October 4, 2022

Social Security Administration LogoActing Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) established an Office of Native American Partnerships within the Office of the Commissioner.

New Office to Advocate for Tribes

This office will elevate and centralize efforts to administer comprehensive programs and policies related to American Indians and Alaska Natives. It will enhance the agency’s relationship with Tribes and serve as the primary point of contact on Tribal affairs for all stakeholders.

“We remain steadfast in our commitment to reducing barriers to ensure people who are eligible for our benefits receive them,” Acting Commissioner Kijakazi said. “Establishing our new Office of Native American Partnerships strengthens that commitment by providing Tribal communities more representation and a strong advocate, messenger, and facilitator within Social Security’s Office of the Commissioner.”

The Office of Native American Partnerships will be responsible for many functions to assist Tribal communities throughout the country. It will seek to improve services to communities by engaging in meaningful national and regional policy consultations, roundtable discussions, and seminars with Tribal and Federal experts. It will also coordinate internal agency Native American efforts, increase external program awareness to the Tribal community, help to recruit a diverse candidate pool for hiring at all levels of Social Security, and serve as the primary point of contact for Tribal Government Offices to foster transparency and collaboration. Additionally, the office will conduct ongoing data collection and analysis to improve outreach to Tribal communities.

Establishing the Office of Native American Partnerships supports President Biden’s 2021 Executive Order (EO) 13985: Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities, as well as other Federal guidance on coordination and collaboration with Tribal Governments.

To learn more, please visit our American Indians and Alaska Natives (AIAN) page.

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Comments

  1. Gina H.

    Hello, I am a Native American who has applied for benefits is there a office/person that assists SSA and Native Americans with services.
    When an application for SS is filed, does a Native American application go to the new department that aids with services?

  2. Brenda

    How can I schedule an appointment at the Raleigh, NC office. I have been calling for days and after being put on hold for several minutes, there are two rings, then the line goes dead. It sounds like someone is hanging up.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Brenda. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Most local offices have resumed in-person service for people without an appointment. Customers who walk in without appointments may encounter delays. Visit How to Get Help from Social Security to learn more, including what to know if you need to visit an office. We hope this helps.

  3. Sandra S.

    I was reading on site my check would be higher this month, but it was the same as usual.

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    • Janmarie F.

      I would like to make an appointment at the West Seneca office in West Seneca New York, because there’s a problem with my 1099 form

      • A.C.

        Hi, Janmarie. Thanks for visiiting our blog. Most local offices have resumed in-person service for people without an appointment. Customers who walk in without appointments may encounter delays. Visit How to Get Help from Social Security to learn more, including what to know if you need to visit an office. We hope this helps.

  4. Mary A.

    I’ve been trying to make an appointment in Raleigh, NC for several weeks, but can’t get anywhere. Today it let me hold for 17 minutes and then said I would have to try again. Another 17 minutes and it happen again. All I want is an appointment for my 2 grandchildren , ages 18 and 20, to get an appointment so that they can get replacement social security cards, as their cards were destroyed in a fire in CA and they now live with us in NC. I’ve been trying since they got here in August, and they can’t work without a social security card. Can you please help me?

    Mary Geake
    MaryGeake@gmail.com

    984-225-2231
    910-985-7945

    • A.C.

      Hi, Mary. We are sorry to hear about your experience. Good news! They may be eligible to apply for a replacement Social Security card online. To learn more on the process and what documents they will need to get a card, please visit our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

      • Mary A.

        I tried the site you suggested and it says ‘404 page not found’

        • A.C.

          Hi, Mary. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please try this link to access our Social Security Number and Card page. We hope this helps. 

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