If you have questions or issues about your retirement Social Security benefits, or you need to schedule an appointment, then call the Mineola Social Security Office listed below. The New York SSA handles several federal programs such as retirement, SSI, Medicare and disability benefits

"The Social Security Disability Insurance Program provides benefits to disabled or blind individuals who are "insured" by workers' contributions to the Social Security trust fund. These contributions are the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Social Security tax paid on their earnings or those of their spouses or parents. Title II of the Social Security Act authorizes SSDI benefits."

Overview of Who Can Get Social Security Disability Benefits/ SSI Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance Employment Support

For information on Work Incentives, Unsuccessful Work Attempts, Trial Work Periods, Extended Period of Eligibility, Continuation of Medicare Coverage, Continued Payment under a Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Medicare for Individuals with Disabilities who Work, and other work-related questions, go to:

Social Security Online: Red Book

Find your nearest Social Security Office.

For more information on how to apply for SSDI, please contact us.

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.

Supplemental Security Income

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.

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.

Information about benefits, earnings deductions,direct deposit of checks, Medicare, SSI.

Since the Social Security Administration has administered a program of financial aid to people 65 and over as well as those blind and disabled whose income and resources are below specified levels For more detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, allotments and application, contact the Social Security Office 1-866-964-7593 (local) or call 1-800-772-1213. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) recipients may also call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 for more information on Food Stamps or Medicaid.

Assistance with obtaining the following benefits:

•Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)

•Death Pension

•VA Life Insurance Claims

•Completion of Annual Eligibility Verification Reports