Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration is the federal agency that runs retirement, disability and survivor benefits, and it has an office in Utica. The Utica office serves residents of the area who need help with their benefits in person, from filing a first claim to updating an existing record.

People visit a local office with questions about retirement or disability claims, Medicare enrollment or replacing a Social Security card. Many matters can also be handled online or by phone, but a nearby office is there when face-to-face help is the better route.

What to Know

• Retirement, disability, survivor and Supplemental Security Income benefits all fall under this agency.
• Medicare enrollment and replacement Social Security cards are common reasons to visit.
• Many tasks can also be done online or by phone.
• The office is featured in The Center’s community directory for Utica.