Office for claims and inquiries about Social Security and SSI; initial claims only for Medicare. Issues social security cards. Offers benefit programs to assist retired or disabled, as well as aged or disabled in need. Also offers programs to assist certain dependents and survivors, as well as coal miners (Black Lung Benefits). Representatives available via the toll-free line Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm; automated services available 24 hours a day. Find benefit information at MySocialSecurity account www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.