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Social Security

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The Social Security Administration’s Federal Benefits Unit processes claims for retirement, disability and survivor benefits, Social Security Number applications, and post-entitlement actions for beneficiaries under the various federal benefits programs.

Note: Appointments are required for Social Security/Federal Benefits Services.
Please contact the Federal Benefits Unit through our online inquiry form.

General information

For general information on Social Security, please visit the SSA website.

If you are experiencing problems accessing the SSA website, please contact the Federal Benefits Unit through our online inquiry form.

Social Security Cards / Numbers

If you are applying for a Social Security Number, or have questions regarding your Social Security Card or Number, view our Social Security Cards and Numbers page.

Benefits Eligibility and Applications

If you are inquiring into your eligibility for Social Security benefits, and/or have questions regarding the benefits application process, please view our Benefits Eligibility and Applications page.

Post-Entitlement Services

If you are already receiving Social Security benefits, and have a question or problem with your benefits account, please view our Post-Entitlement Services page.

Questions?

Handy List of Social Security Frequently Asked Questions

Other Federal Benefits

  • Department of Veterans Affairs
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) processes survivor claims, educational benefits, compensation and pension examinations, etc. For more details of benefits available and downloadable forms, please visit the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
  • Office of Personnel Management
    The Office of Personnel Management website offers information for federal employee benefits such as retirement programs, thrift plans, and health insurance.
  • Department of Labor
    The Department of Labor website offers information on benefits programs such as the Family and Medical Leave Act and workers’ compensation programs, (Black Lung, FECA, Longshore).
  • Railroad Retirement Board
    The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) administers comprehensive retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness benefit programs for the nation’s railroad workers and their families. The RRB also administers certain Social Security benefit payments and railroad workers’ Medicare coverage. Visit the RRB website for more information.
  • Department of Defense
    All Department of Defense benefits matters are handled through the U.S. military bases in Japan.
  • Office Hours and Contact Info
    Federal Benefits contact information and office hours.