* Assist with applying for veterans benefits from local, state, and federal agencies such as: Burial benefits. Education benefits. Non-service connected pension. Medals and Awards. Medical Benefits. Misplaced military documents. Service connected compensation. VA home loans. Pensions. Widows' death pension Service connected pension Non-service connected pension

* Assists veterans file claims for compensation and pension benefits.* Coordinates with local nursing homes to ensure veteran residents are in receipt of applicable benefits and Assisted Living facilities.* Submit claims for memorial benefits and procurement of discharge papers.* Provides advocacy and counseling services to veterans, their dependents or survivors.* Offers presentations for veteran organization, local businesses, public events, area colleges.

Administers Social Security Trust Fund to provide retirement, disability or death benefits to insured workers or their dependents/survivors medicare for aged 65 and over Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the needy over 65, blind or disabled. Website includes information on employment for people with disabilities and for employers seeking to hire the disabled.

The Ulster County Veteran Services Agency (UCVSA) provides support to County veterans and their families in obtaining medical, disability, pension and education benefits from the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) and the NYS Department of Veteran Affairs. The UCVSA also helps veterans with issues such as homelessness, burials, tax exemptions, employment, transportation and the FAVOR discount card program, and performs outreach to local communities and service organizations. Provides transportation to and from Kingston VA Primary Care Outpatient Clinic. Reservations required for transportation services.

Provides entitlement information and advocacy assistance to military veterans and their dependents in matters relating to veteran's law.

Provides personalized support service to veterans and their families through benefits assistance, advocacy, and information and referral to other resources and services in the community that they may need.

Established to help families of U.S. military personnel who were killed or seriously injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Call for more information.

Administers Social Security Trust Fund to provide retirement, disability or death benefits to insured workers or their dependents/survivors medicare for aged 65 and over Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the needy over 65, blind or disabled. Website includes information on employment for people with disabilities and for employees seeking to hire the disabled.

Provides information and services regarding Social Security, Medicare, Supplemental Security.

The TCDVS connects local Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their eligible family members, with federal, state, and local resources.

* Administration of Federal Programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Outreach programs Assignment of Social Security numbers and cards Records of Social Security numbers, earnings, and benefits* Provides online information for special groups at the following websites. www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors www.socialsecurity.gov/homelessness www.medicare.gov www.ssa.gov/onlineservices* Offers online services that will allow callers to apply for benefits, estimate their future benefits and also provide services for callers who already receive benefits please see attached document for websites and more information.

* Administration of Federal Programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Outreach programs Assignment of Social Security numbers and cards Records of Social Security numbers, earnings, and benefits* Provides online information for special groups at the following websites. www.socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors www.socialsecurity.gov/homelessness www.medicare.gov www.ssa.gov/onlineservices* Offers online services that will allow callers to apply for benefits, estimate their future benefits and also provide services for callers who already receive benefits please see attached document for websites and more information.

Provide assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Provides assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Provides assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Offers assistance to ensure veterans receive all benefits they may be entitled to under Federal and State law for their military service.

Offers counseling and claims development services such as filing applications with the Department of Veteran's Affairs for compensation, pension, education, survivor's benefits, and burial benefits. Assists veterans and their families with local and New York State benefits.

* Provides benefits assistance for Social Security.* Assist with application filing for retirement, survivor's insurance, disability, and Medicare.* Assists with Supplemental Security Income benefits applications.

Provides health insurance coverage to people 65 years of age or older, people who have drawn Social Security benefits on account of disability for at least 24 consecutive months, and insured workers and their dependents. Provides new or replacement social security numbers and/or cards.

Pays benefits to disabled workers under Full Retirement Age, and to their dependents, as well as survivors of insured workers - widows or widowers at age 60 years and older, widows/widowers who have entitled children 16 years of age and younger in their care, and widows between ages 50 and 60 meeting disability-related requirement.

Makes monthly payments to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Benefits are payable to people ages 65 years and older without disabilities.
Connects individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits with free employment services.

Provides health insurance coverage to people 65 years of age or older, people who have drawn Social Security benefits on account of disability for at least 24 consecutive months, and insured workers and their dependents who need dialysis treatment or a kidney transplant because of chronic kidney disease. Provides new or replacement social security numbers and/or cards.

Pays benefits to disabled workers under Full Retirement Age (65 to 67), and to their dependents. Benefits are paid to survivors of insured workers - widows or widowers at age 60 or later, widows/widowers at any age who have in their care entitled children under age 16 or disabled and disabled widows between ages 50 and 60 meeting disability-related requirement.

Makes monthly payments to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Benefits are payable to people ages 65 years and older without disabilities.
Also, connects individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits with free employment services. Services include career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training.

Makes monthly payments to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Benefits are payable to people ages 65 years and older without disabilities.

Provides health insurance coverage to people 65 years of age or older, people who have drawn Social Security benefits on account of disability for at least 24 consecutive months, and insured workers and their dependents. Provides new or replacement social security numbers and/or cards.

Pays benefits to disabled workers under Full Retirement Age, and to their dependents, as well as survivors of insured workers - widows or widowers at age 60 years and older, widows/widowers who have entitled children 16 years of age and younger in their care, and widows between ages 50 and 60 meeting disability-related requirement.

Makes monthly payments to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. Benefits are payable to people ages 65 years and older without disabilities.
Connects individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits with free employment services.

* Offers entitlement information counseling and assistance to veterans and their dependents on: Compensation, Pension, Burial and survivor benefits, medical, and hospital benefits. Employment. Home Loan. Life insurance for veterans. Upgrading and correction of military discharges. Applications for medals/awards. Administrative Hearing representation. Transportation to VA Hospitals (Primarily Syracuse) and Hearings. NYS Real Property Tax Exemption. NYS Blind Annuity.

Operates programs to benefit veterans and members of their families. Benefits include compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, pensions, education and training, home loan, burial and a medical care program incorporating nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers. Comprised of three organizations that administer veterans programs: the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Website access for resource and information.