Emergency Payments |
If you do not receive your regularly scheduled payment from Social Security as a result of a hurricane, you can go to any open Social Security office and request an immediate payment. To find the nearest open Social Security office, call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
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Office Closings |
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As a result of Hurricane Ike, the Galveston office will remain closed indefinitely. A temporary office is open in League City, Texas to provide service to the Galveston area. The temporary Galveston office is located at:
2700 Marina Bay Drive
Suite I and L
League City, Texas |
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If Your Local Office is Closed |
If your local Social Security office is closed, be aware that many services are available online.
If you had a scheduled appointment, please call 1-800-772-1213 for assistance.
You can also do business with Social Security over the phone by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY number, 1-800-325-0778).
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Direct Deposit Information |
The threat of a hurricane is one more reason to sign up for Direct Deposit of your monthly benefits. With Direct Deposit, your money is safe in your bank, savings and loan or credit union account no matter what happens to interrupt mail service. For more information or to sign up visit our Direct Deposit site.
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Direct Express Information |
If you do not have a bank account you can sign up for the Direct Express® card program. With Direct Express®, deposits from federal payments are made directly to the card.
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www.socialsecurity.gov
