Washington, DC -- Representatives of the Social Security Administration will be at Congressman Eliot Engel’s Bronx office on Wednesday, August 24^th to assist people with questions or problems concerning this program.

This service, at 3655 Johnson Avenue, is available only by appointment, which may be made by calling Richard Fedderman of his office at 718 796-9700.

Rep. Engel said, “Social Security is an issue that affects many people in my district. Consequently, I have these experts from the Social Security Administration come to my office every month to help my constituents with any problems they may have with the program.”

The Congressman also directed people to the Social Security website (www.ssa.gov) which offers a wide array of on-line services including filing for retirement, survivors and disability benefits, change of address, replacing lost Medicare cards, and keeping up to date on Social Security matters.

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