Update on Social Security Offices
Reading Time: 1 MinuteLast Updated: February 21, 2023
Earlier this week, The White House issued national guidance regarding Opening Up America Again. We are evaluating this information as it relates to our agency and are continuing to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation across the nation. In fulfilling Social Security’s mission, when we reopen offices to the public, we will provide a safe environment for both the people we serve and our employees.
As we continue to develop our plans, our offices will remain closed to the public for face-to-face service, and our employees will continue to work remotely and provide services to the public. We will provide updates moving forward and post updated information on the status of our offices, by state, at our website. Our agency will provide these updates directly, and please disregard other sources of information regarding the status of our offices.
We will continue to provide the vital service the public relies on. Please visit our website for more information about our services during the pandemic.
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Andrew Saul, Commissioner, Social Security Administration
Commissioner of Social Security Administration (June 17, 2019 - July 9, 2021)
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Kenneth C.
I want to change the bank where my SS funds are deposited.
V.V.
Hi Kenneth, thanks for using our blog. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions web page for details on how to sign up or change direct deposit. We hope this helps!
DeShannon J.
I’m 49 yrs old soon to be 50 and my health is not the best and my question is how do I go about the start process of my SSDI?
V.V.
Hi DeShannon. We pay disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must have worked long enough and recently enough in jobs covered by Social Security (usually within the last 10 years). The (SSI) program is a needs based program that gives cash assistance to disabled individuals with limited income and resources. We pay disability benefits to people who are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last one year or more or to end in death. If you think you may be eligible to receive disability benefits and would like to apply, you can use our online application. We hope this helps!
nancy
When is it suppose to open. Put plastic up and have that cop , who sits all day. Go out side and tells no mask , can’t go in. Everybody else is doing this.
Susan (.
Hi,
Do you have a timeline for when your offices are going to reopen? I need to file a name change on my social security card and I would like to do this in person.
Lois L.
I informed ss that I would be getting a trust on June 12,2019.I letter threw times and phone information 3times or more.On October 31,219I went into office on one empire st I requested agent to take money back ss deposit as of November 1 the trust started and they also deposited two The agent stated she could not retract the money as I was instructed from a phone conf by a ssa agent she stated she stop the next one and gave me envolpe to send the amount of 255 90I did And it was not stop the next one I sent back 3 checks for 2019
Oct NovDec The agent never stopped the payments.Tgen in 2020 I sent Jan and Feb
Back and March then I sent four months back due to covid-19 19 the banks are closedown.I (April)I sent may June July and August to Gayle Stone OIG I close my account down as of September 1,2020
I have an aarp accounts at the senior center handle(People’s credit Union Newport RI(
My tax etc however closedown.I was in ss office October 31,2019 I sent money back to Baltimore three times it was sent back??
I resent it .and it presently all is at Social Security would like to have this issue rectived I want my ss that is mine not a penny more I called and letter and sent back money orders and a cashier’s check, I was given one letter that they where taking my ret amount state of 39???I never owed any money The trust started Nov 1,2019
In good faith My bank is closed and banker that handel this issue is no longer with the bank People’s credit Union Bristol she sent ssa an official letter if start date and amount noterize to Baltimore And The People’s credit Union Middletown again gave me one I sent one to IRS and One to SSA I have a new account number to give you and routing number .
Please advise how to slice this and be on the same page . Also the stimulust that will come next by IRS needs this issue clear up.
Warm Regards,
Thank you,
LoisLaPietraKaplan
850Post Road
PO BOX 8195
Warwick,Rhode Island
Mailing address
V.V.
Hi Lois, thanks for using our blog. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.
Edwin v.
People looking for a job needs ssa card either new or replacement . Why it takes month ? People wants to work ASAP
Sylvia R.
I want to know how much longer do you intend to remain closed? I mean can you not accommodate by appointment only. Your staying closed has inconvenienced many. I mean we where only to shut down for a little bit. This appears like you will stay closed long term. It’s now September. I’m sorry am I the only one who finds this ridiculous and inconvenient. No I will not mail my originally documents only to never get them back. I don’t see why you can’t open and start doing like DMV. Appointments.
Tammy S.
when will offices reopen for face to face interviews
V.V.
Hi Tammy, thanks for using our blog. We are still able to provide critical services. If you have a critical situation that we cannot help you with by phone, online, fax, or mail, we may be able to schedule an in-office appointment for you. Check out our Social Security and Coronavirus web page for more information.
Ambrell
Hey this is ambrell I been trying to get a new social security replacement card but having a hard time getting it
Ron
I need face to face online information doesn’t cover my problem
V.V.
Hi Ron, thanks for using our blog. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213 for assistance or you can contact your local Social Security office. Please look for the general inquiry telephone number at the Social Security Office Locator. The number may appear under Show Additional Office Information. Please be aware that our call wait times are longer than normal. We hope this information helps.
Ashley
When do you guys plan on reopening?
I refuse to mail in my original documents for it to get “stolen” or “lost”.
Or at least have a office drop off box. Something!