Social Security Services

The Bristol Office of the Social Security Administration provides information and services in regard to: retirement benefits, survivors benefits, Medicare benefits and Supplemental Security Income.  Supplemental Security Income is a program for people with low income and resources (assets) who are 65 and older, and/or blind or disabled.

Most Social Security business does not require a visit to a local field office. Many services, including applying for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits, creating a my Social Security account, replacing a Medicare card, or reporting a change of address or telephone number are conveniently available anytime at www.socialsecurity.gov.  Social Security also offers assistance via a toll-free number, 800-772-1213 (Voice) and 800-325-0778 (TTY).  Representatives are available from 7:00 AM until 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

To find your local office by zip code use the online Social Security Office Locator.