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.

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.

Property Tax Exemption

Education Benefits ( May supplement VA Education)

Park Pass & Reduced Hunting & Fishing License

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet our requirements for disability.

Before you apply, please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process. Also, gather the information and documents you'll need to complete an application.

The basics about Disability Benefits - The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family member if you are "insured." This means that you worked long enough - and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children who meet your requirements for a qualifying disability and have limited income and resources.

While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the nonmedical requirements, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death.

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.

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. Walk-ins or call ahead for information and appointment. Handicapped parking

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.

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

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.