The Federal Benefits Unit of the U.S. Consulate General in Jerusalem assists individuals residing in Israel, Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza in obtaining information about federal benefits, including Social Security, Veterans, Office of Personnel Management, Railroad and Department of Labor.  Please follow instructions on the Frequently Asked Questions.  If you do not find an answer to your federal benefit question, follow directions to Contact Us.

The unit will not provide service to applicants who visit the Consular Section for routine passport and registration of birth services.  For more information about all other services, visit the American Citizens Services US Consulate Jerusalem.

SSA Online Account Scam:

The Federal Benefits Units has become aware of an increase in "phishing" emails aimed at social security recipients.

While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has indeed recently released a new online account service for future and current beneficiaries of Social Security benefits, they are NOT sending emails to generate enrollment.  

The online account service is currently only available if you have a U.S. mailing address.

The only valid web-address to login for Social Security online account information is this ".gov" address below:

• http://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/