* 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Provides a Military Forces Honor Guard to conduct appropriate military honors for deceased military veterans. Assists and instructs veterans service organizations in performing appropriate burial ceremonies. Services provided, subject to availability, at no cost to the family. Call these offices: Army and National Guard Veteran (631)962-1625; Marine Corps Veteran (866)826-3628; Navy Veteran (202)433-6892; Coast Guard Veteran (617)990-6249 or (617)519-7609; Air Force Veteran (800)531-5803. If you cannot get through to these phone numbers call (716)574-4431.

* Assists the public in filing applications for social security benefits: retirement, disability, survivors and Medicare. Some services are available online.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

Collaborates with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment, health services and affordable housing options for Veterans.

Assists veterans, members of the armed forces, their families and their dependents in securing benefits earned through military service.

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.

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.

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.

* 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.

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