Full Resource Name:
US Social Security Administration - Providence Office
One Empire Plaza
6th Floor
Providence, RI 02903
(877) 402-0808
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.
Primary Services:
Medicare Enrollment [Show Definition Details]
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 countryâs 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.
Office: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM; Phone: Mon-Fri 7:00AM-7:00PM
3 months prior to turning 65 years old or 2 or more years on SSDI
No Fees
Call or apply online
Interpreter Services Available
Statewide
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Moving Expense Assistance [Show Definition Details]
Moving expense assistance for SSI members.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM
Receives SSI benefits
No Fees
Call SSI Moving 401-415-8371
Interpreter Services Available
Statewide
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Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints [Show Definition Details]
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.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM
SSDI Applicants
No Fees
Call or request an appeal online for a reconsideration, a hearing by an administrative law judge, and a review by the Appeals Council.
Interpreter Services Available
Statewide
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Social Security Disability Insurance Applications [Show Definition Details]
Moving expense assistance for SSI members.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM
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
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.
No Fees
Call or apply online
Interpreter Services Available
Statewide
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Social Security Retirement Benefits [Show Definition Details]
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.
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9:00AM-4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM-12:00PM
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.)
No Fees
Call or apply online
Interpreter Services Available
Statewide
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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:
June 18, 2019
Legal Status:
Governmental
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
| Mailing | One Empire Plaza 6th Floor Providence, RI 02903-3245 |
| Physical (Primary) | One Empire Plaza 6th Floor Providence, RI 02903 |
Contacts
| Fred Gordon (Primary) | Fred Gordon District Manager |
Phone Numbers
| Main Phone (Primary) | Main Phone (877) 402-0808 |
| Medicare Fraud | Medicare Fraud (800) 447-8477 |
| Medicare Plus Choice | Medicare Plus Choice (800) 633-4227 |
| National Office | National Office (800) 772-1213 |
| TTY | TTY (800) 325-0778 |