Any individual who reaches 65 years o f age, who has worked some portion o f his or her life and has made sufficient Social Security payments as required by law is entitled to Social Security Benefits. You may receive Social Security Benefits sooner, starting at age 62, if you retire then, but the monthly payments will be smaller. There are also disability provisions for individuals who are disabled before age 62. You may call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 or 1-800-772- 1213.

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

If you have questions or issues about your retirement Social Security benefits, or you need to schedule an appointment, then call the Queensbury Social Security Office

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Any individual who reaches 65 years o f age, who has worked some portion o f his or her life and has made sufficient Social Security payments as required by law is entitled to Social Security Benefits. You may receive Social Security Benefits sooner, starting at age 62, if you retire then, but the monthly payments will be smaller. There are also disability provisions for individuals who are disabled before age 62. You may call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 or 1-800-772- 1213.

Administers the Federal Social Security Program. Provides assistance in applying for Social Security retirement, disability and survivors benefits; SSI payments for the aged, disabled and blind. Also replaces Social Security or Medicare cards.

National Toll Free number 1-800-772-1213

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 Administration (SSA) is a U.S. government agency that administers social programs covering disability, retirement and survivors' benefits. It was created in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to administer the social insurance programs in the United States.

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

Assists disabled persons with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD) appeals. (631)232-2400