United States - Social Security Administration

Room 430 Federal Building 11A Clinton Avenue Albany, NY 12207 www.socialsecurity.gov
Toll-Free
800-772-1213

TTY
800-325-0778

Primary Services
Federal Government Agencies/Departments

Description
Provides Social Security services to meet the changing needs of the public.

Online services include the ability to apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits; check the status of an application or appeal; request a replacement Social Security card (in most areas); print a benefit verification letter; and more.

See separate listings for individual office locations in Western New York.

Hours
Toll-Free Line: Representatives available Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm; automated services available 24 hours a day.

Online Services: Monday-Friday, 4:15am-1am; Saturday, 5am-11pm; Sunday, 8am-11:30pm.

Eligibility
Visit www.socialsecurity.gov or call for details.

Service Area: Nationwide.

Intake Process
Apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov or call for an appointment.

Program Fees
Call for information.

Languages
Spanish; interpreters for other languages are available by prior arrangement.

Date of Official Change
Apr 22, 2025