US Social Security Administration - Providence Office

Address

One Empire Plaza
6th Floor
Providence, RI 02903

(877) 402-0808

http://www.socialsecurity.gov

Description:

Provides income for individuals and their families as partial replacement of earnings lost because of old age retirement, disability or death. Benefits and benefit amounts are dependent on contributions and past earnings of covered workers and their employers. Administers SSI program for persons 65 and over; 65 and under if blind or disabled.

Description

Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Social Security works with CMS by enrolling people in Medicare. Medicare is the country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure.

Hours

Office: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM; Phone: Mon-Fri 7:00AM-7:00PM

Eligibility

3 months prior to turning 65 years old or 2 or more years on SSDI

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call or apply online

Languages

Interpreter Services Available

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      Serves all areas

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    Description

    Moving expense assistance for SSI members.

    Hours

    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

    Eligibility

    Receives SSI benefits

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call SSI Moving 401-415-8371

    Languages

    Interpreter Services Available

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

    None

    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.5150) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Applicant has 60 days after receiving the notice of the decision to ask for any type of appeals. There are four levels of appeal: Reconsideration, hearing by an administrative law judge, Review by the Appeals Council and Federal Court review.

    Hours

    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

    Eligibility

    SSDI Applicants

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call or request an appeal online for a reconsideration, a hearing by an administrative law judge, and a review by the Appeals Council.

    Languages

    Interpreter Services Available

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-1800.8000-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Moving expense assistance for SSI members.

      Hours

      Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

      Required Documents

      Birth certificate or other proof of birth; Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States; U.S. military discharge paper(s) if you had military service before 1968; W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year; Medical evidence already in your possession [more info]. This includes medical records, doctors' reports, and recent test results; and Award letters, pay stubs, settlement agreements or other proof of any temporary or permanent workers' compensation-type benefits you received

      Eligibility

      18 years old or older; Not currently receiving benefits on own Social Security record; Unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death; and recently denied, Internet Appeal application is a starting point to request a review of the determination we made.

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Call or apply online

      Languages

      Interpreter Services Available

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-1800.8000-820) and related services within the Service Tree.

        Description

        Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. Applicants may also call to schedule an appointment.

        Hours

        Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

        Eligibility

        61 years and 8 months old or older; Not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Have not already applied for retirement benefits; Want benefits to start no more than 4 months in the future. (Application cannot be processed if applying for benefits more than 4 months in advance.)

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Call or apply online

        Languages

        Interpreter Services Available

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        • Rhode Island
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          Special Notes/Funding

          DUE TO COVID HOURS MAY VARY

          Description

          The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness and who have income and resources below specified amounts. SSI payments can also be made to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.

          Hours

          Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

          Required Documents

          Varies

          Eligibility

          To qualify for SSI, you must also have little or no income and few resources. The value of the things you own must be less than $2,000 if you’re single or less than $3,000 for married couples living together. They don’t count the value of your home if you live in it, and, usually, they don’t count the value of your car. They may not count the value of certain other resources either, such as a burial plot. To get SSI, you must also apply for any other government benefits for which you may be eligible. You must live in the United States or Northern Mariana Islands to get SSI. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, but you lawfully reside in the United States, you still may be able to get SSI.

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call, Visit or Request Information On-Line

          Languages

          Interpreter Services Available

          Service Area

          Statewide

          Geography Served

            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

          • Rhode Island

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            877-402-0808
            Name:
            Main Phone
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-1000.8100) and related services within the Service Tree.

            General Information

            Hours:

            Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM
            Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

            Intake Process:

            Call or apply online

            Program Fees:

            No Fees

            Languages:

            Interpreter Services Available

            Eligibility:

            Varies

            Is Shelter?

            No

            Miscellaneous

            AKA:

            SSA; United States Social Security Administration

            Related Resource

            Date of Official Change:

            May 3, 2021

            Legal Status:

            Governmental

            Description

            Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Social Security works with CMS by enrolling people in Medicare. Medicare is the country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure.

            Hours

            Office: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM; Phone: Mon-Fri 7:00AM-7:00PM

            Eligibility

            3 months prior to turning 65 years old or 2 or more years on SSDI

            Fees

            No Fees

            Intake Procedure

            Call or apply online

            Languages

            Interpreter Services Available

            Service Area

            Statewide

            Geography Served

              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

            • Rhode Island
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-8000.5000-560) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                Serves all areas

              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-8000.5000-600) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Moving expense assistance for SSI members.

              Hours

              Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

              Eligibility

              Receives SSI benefits

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Call SSI Moving 401-415-8371

              Languages

              Interpreter Services Available

              Service Area

              Statewide

              Geography Served

              None

              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BH-3800.5150) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Description

              Applicant has 60 days after receiving the notice of the decision to ask for any type of appeals. There are four levels of appeal: Reconsideration, hearing by an administrative law judge, Review by the Appeals Council and Federal Court review.

              Hours

              Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

              Eligibility

              SSDI Applicants

              Fees

              No Fees

              Intake Procedure

              Call or request an appeal online for a reconsideration, a hearing by an administrative law judge, and a review by the Appeals Council.

              Languages

              Interpreter Services Available

              Service Area

              Statewide

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Rhode Island
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-1800.8000-800) and related services within the Service Tree.

                Description

                Moving expense assistance for SSI members.

                Hours

                Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

                Required Documents

                Birth certificate or other proof of birth; Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if you were not born in the United States; U.S. military discharge paper(s) if you had military service before 1968; W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year; Medical evidence already in your possession [more info]. This includes medical records, doctors' reports, and recent test results; and Award letters, pay stubs, settlement agreements or other proof of any temporary or permanent workers' compensation-type benefits you received

                Eligibility

                18 years old or older; Not currently receiving benefits on own Social Security record; Unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death; and recently denied, Internet Appeal application is a starting point to request a review of the determination we made.

                Fees

                No Fees

                Intake Procedure

                Call or apply online

                Languages

                Interpreter Services Available

                Service Area

                Statewide

                Geography Served

                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                • Rhode Island
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-1800.8000-820) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  Description

                  Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. Applicants may also call to schedule an appointment.

                  Hours

                  Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

                  Eligibility

                  61 years and 8 months old or older; Not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; Have not already applied for retirement benefits; Want benefits to start no more than 4 months in the future. (Application cannot be processed if applying for benefits more than 4 months in advance.)

                  Fees

                  No Fees

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call or apply online

                  Languages

                  Interpreter Services Available

                  Service Area

                  Statewide

                  Geography Served

                    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                  • Rhode Island
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NS-7000.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    Special Notes/Funding

                    DUE TO COVID HOURS MAY VARY

                    Description

                    The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness and who have income and resources below specified amounts. SSI payments can also be made to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.

                    Hours

                    Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM

                    Required Documents

                    Varies

                    Eligibility

                    To qualify for SSI, you must also have little or no income and few resources. The value of the things you own must be less than $2,000 if you’re single or less than $3,000 for married couples living together. They don’t count the value of your home if you live in it, and, usually, they don’t count the value of your car. They may not count the value of certain other resources either, such as a burial plot. To get SSI, you must also apply for any other government benefits for which you may be eligible. You must live in the United States or Northern Mariana Islands to get SSI. If you’re not a U.S. citizen, but you lawfully reside in the United States, you still may be able to get SSI.

                    Fees

                    No Fees

                    Intake Procedure

                    Call, Visit or Request Information On-Line

                    Languages

                    Interpreter Services Available

                    Service Area

                    Statewide

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Rhode Island

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      877-402-0808
                      Name:
                      Main Phone
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (NL-1000.8100) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Geographies Served

                      • Serves All Areas

                      Address Listings

                      Physical (Primary)

                      One Empire Plaza
                      6th Floor
                      Providence, RI 02903

                      Mailing

                      One Empire Plaza
                      6th Floor
                      Providence, RI 02903-3245

                      Contacts

                      Fred Gordon

                      Primary Contact

                      District Manager

                      Phone Numbers

                      Main Phone

                      (877) 402-0808

                      Medicare Fraud

                      (800) 447-8477

                      Medicare Plus Choice

                      (800) 633-4227

                      National Office

                      (800) 772-1213

                      TTY

                      (800) 325-0778

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