General Info

The Social Security Administration provides services through a nationwide network of more than 1,400 locations that includes regional, hearing and field offices and card, teleservice and processing centers, as well as the Appeals Council. It maintains a presence in the United States embassies throughout the world. The agency has a staff of over 62,000 employees. Its Business Services Online (BSO) unit enables organizations and authorized individuals to submit confidential information to the Social Security Administration. The agency additionally operates the Disability Determination Services (DDS) division, which provides electronic options for submitting health and school records related to disability claims through its Electronic Records Express initiative. The Social Security Administration offers online options to apply and estimate for future benefits.