Social Security Administration

Financial Assistance · District of Columbia · Free

Apply for retirement, SSI, SSDI, Medicare, and replacement cards. 1-800-772-1213. A first stop for families discovering the senior never applied for benefits they've qualified for, sometimes for years. Many programs require proof of income (tax return, Social Security statement) and proof of residency (utility bill, lease). Property tax relief programs (homestead, senior freeze) save eligible seniors $400-2,000/year — apply at the county assessor. Open at no cost to D.C. seniors and the families...

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