Social Security

▸ Agencies

Employment Standards Administration (Labor Dept.), Coal Mine Workers' Compensation, 200 Constitution Ave. N.W., #C3520 20210; (202) 693-0046. Fax, (202) 693-1395. James L. DeMarce, Director.

Web, http://www.dol.gov/dol/esa

Provides direction for administration of the black lung benefits program. Adjudicates all black lung claims; certifies benefit payments and maintains black lung beneficiary rolls.

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Social Security Administration (SSA), 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235; (410) 965-3120. Fax, (410) 966-1463. Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner; Jason Fichtner, Deputy Commissioner (Acting). Information, (800) 772-1213. Press, (410) 965-1720. TTY, (800) 325-0778.

Web, http://www.ssa.gov

Administers national Social Security programs and the Supplemental Security Income program.

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Social Security Administration (SSA), Central Operations, 1500 Woodlawn Dr., Baltimore, MD 21241; (410) 966-7000. Fax, (410) 966-6005. Carolyn L. Simmons, Associate Commissioner. Information, (800) 772-1213.

Reviews and authorizes claims for benefits under the disability insurance program and all claims for beneficiaries living abroad; certifies benefits payments; maintains beneficiary rolls.

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Social Security Administration (SSA), Disability Adjudication and Review, 5107 Leesburg Pike, #1600, Falls Church, VA 22041-3255; (703) 605-8200. Fax, (703) 605-8201. David Foster, Deputy Commissioner.

Web, http://www.ssa.gov

Administers a nationwide system of administrative law judges who conduct hearings and decide appealed cases concerning benefits provisions. Reviews decisions for appeals council action, if necessary, and renders the secretary's final decision. Reviews benefits cases on disability, retirement and survivors' benefits, and supplemental security income.

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Social Security Administration (SSA), Disability Determinations, 3570 Annex Bldg., 6401 Security Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21235; (410) 965-1250. Fax, (410)[Page 652][Page 653]965-6503. Ruby Burrell, Associate Commissioner. Information, (800) 772-1213. TTY, (800) 325-0778.

Web, http://www.ssa.gov/disability

Social Security Administration

Provides direction for administration of the disability insurance program, which is paid out of the Social Security Trust Fund. Administers disability and blindness provisions of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Responsible for claims filed under black lung benefits program before July 1, 1973.

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Social Security Administration (SSA), Income Security Programs, 6401 Security Blvd., #252, Altmeyer Bldg., Baltimore, MD 21235; (410) 965-5641. Fax, (410) 965-8582. JoEllen Felice, Associate Commissioner.

Web, http://www.ssa.gov

Develops policies and procedures for administering the Retirement and Survivors' Insurance (RSI) programs and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the elderly, blind, and disabled. Develops agreements with the states and other agencies that govern state supplementation programs, Medicaid eligibility, food stamps, and fiscal reporting processes.

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Social Security Administration (SSA), Operations, 6401 Security Blvd., West High Rise, #1204, Baltimore, MD 21235; (410) 965-3143. Fax, (410) 966-7941. Linda S. McMahon, Deputy Commissioner. Information, (800) 772-1213. TTY, (410) 965-4404.

Web, http://www.ssa.gov

Issues Social Security numbers, maintains earnings and beneficiary records, authorizes claims, certifies benefits, and makes postadjudicative changes in beneficiary records for retirement, survivors', and disability insurance and black lung claims. Maintains toll-free number for workers who want information on future Social Security benefits.

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Social Security Administration (SSA), Research, Evaluation, and Statistics, 500 E St. S.W., #825 20254; (202) 358-6082. Fax, (202) 358-6079. Manuel de la Puente, Associate Commissioner. Publications, (202) 358-6263.

Web, http://www.ssa.gov

Compiles statistics on beneficiaries; conducts research on the economic status of beneficiaries and the relationship between Social Security, the American people, and the economy; analyzes the effects of proposed Social Security legislation, especially on lower- and middle-income individuals and families; disseminates results of research and statistical programs through publications.

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