Description:
Provides assistance and counseling about Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). People in financial need who are 65 or older or people of any age who are blind or have a disability may be eligible for monthly cash payments from the federal government. SSI is a monthly cash payment available for eligible low income elderly or disabled. SSI includes automatic eligibility for medical assistance and other services. There are several Field Offices located in Milwaukee County:
5020 W. North Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53208
8455 W. Layton Avenue
Greenfield, WI 53228
6300 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53218
310 West Wisconsin Ave., Suite 260
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Individuals who need proof of their Social Security number and cannot find their card, will need to apply for a replacement card.
In addition, beginning October 2014, the field offices will stop providing benefit verification letters, except in emergency situations. Benefit verifications are available online, and can be obtained anytime by registering for a my Social Security account at SSA.gov or requested through our national toll-free number: 1(800)772-1213.