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SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION |
| Address | Nacogdoches, TX |
| Telephone | (936) 569-9507 or 1-800-772-1213 Deaf 1-800-325-0778 |
| Fax | (936) 569-0720 |
| Web Site | www.ssa.gov |
| Hours | 9am-4pm. (Monday – Friday, except Federal holidays) |
| Services | 1. Social Security: Funds provide for retirement, survivors, and disability
on a needs basis. Retirement monies may be drawn when an individual retires
and is eligible at 62 for retirement checks. If the worker dies, survivor’s
checks are received by certain family members at monthly payments and an
initial lump sum upon death of the worker. Disability covers severe disabling
accident or illness before age 65. Both physical and mental illnesses which
prevents a worker from being employed and which is expected to last at least
12 months are included. Medicare payments consist of medical and hospital
insurance. These measures aid in providing adequate health care for those
65 and older. Also eligible are those under 65 who have been disabled for
two years. 2. Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.): Provision of S.S.I. money enables people to receive funds for disability, blindness, and age related requirements. Unlike Social Security, S.S.I. is provided from funds in the National Treasury. 3. Black Lung: This program, established in 1972, offers financial assistance
for coal miners and/or their widows. Benefits affect coal miners who are
susceptible to black lung disease. Payments for black lung disease are
on a monthly basis and begin when diagnosis and verification of the disorders
is found. |
| Eligibility | To qualify for Retired, Survivors, Disability Insurance, the worker must be insured by having worked or been self-employed in an occupation covered by Social Security. SSI is a needs based program. The amount of payments varies according to individual needs and specific circumstance. The Nacogdoches office covers Nacogdoches, Sabine, and Shelby Counties. Individuals may call or come by the nearest office and may call the Nacogdoches office for claims. |
| Application |
For some benefits you can apply online; for those not available online, call 1-800-772-1213 |
| Cost of Services |
None |
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