Social Security Offices Begin Closing Early

 

A one billion dollar cut by Congress in the Obama budget proposed for Social Security has caused the agency to begin closing field offices nationwide to the public 30 minutes early each day. The new hours began on August 15.

Most Social Security services do not require a visit to an office. For example, anyone wishing to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter or submit a change of address or telephone number may do so at www.socialsecurity.gov or by calling toll-free: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).

More information on office closings, emergencies

-See full article at Senior Journal.com

(Cited in/Linked from ElderLaw News from ElderLawAnswers, August 16, 2011)

 

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