Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging-

Social Security News! May 2008
 

Social Security Administration
302 Liberty Blvd.
DuBois,  PA  15801

SOCIAL SECURITY'S NEWS!

          You May Be Eligible for SSI

GET YOUR BENEFIT VERIFICATION LETTER ONLINE

Sometimes, people need written verification of their benefits status or income amount from Social Security.  Perhaps you're ready to make a major purchase and you're negotiating a loan from a bank or financial institution.  Or maybe you're applying for state benefits or moving into a new apartment or home.

Whatever your reason, Social Security makes it easy for you to get the written verification you need-- and you can do it online at www.socialsecurity.gov.  Just look in the left column under "What you can do online"  and select the "Request a Proof of Incom"  letter is sometimes called a "budget letter," a "benefit letter" or a "proof of award letter."  The letter can be used as proof of your income not just for a loan, but for any third party that requires proof of your income.

In addition to offering proof of your income, the letter is also an official document that verifies your Medicare and health insurance coverage, retirement status, disability status and age.

From the time that you complete the online request, it will take about 10 days for you to receive the proof of income letter in the mail.  If you need one sooner, you'll want to call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778 or visit your local Social Security office.

But for many people, simply requesting the letter online and waiting for it to arrive in the mail is the most convenient way to get the proof you need.

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Do you have a question about the Social Security program that you would like answered quickly and simply?

Many people find that one of the easiest and best way to get answers to their Social Security questions is to visit the Frequently Asked Questions on Social Security's website at www.socialsecurity.gov.

If you don't have internet access, Call us Toll Free at 1-800-772-1213 or TTY at 1-800-325-0778

DuBois Social Security Office

302 Liberty Blvd

DuBois, PA 15801

General Phone Line: 814-372-1470

8:30 am to 3:30 pm