Social Security Administration Santa Cruz County

The program oversees the administration of Retirement, Survivors, Disability Insurance, Medicare, Title II, XVI, and XVIII funds, as well as Supplemental Security Income. It is responsible for issuing Social Security numbers and ensuring employers adhere to applicable laws and regulations through investigations, mediation, and legal actions when required. Additional information includes: SOCIAL SECURITY, which provides ongoing income to workers and their families in cases of retirement, disability, or death, with benefits determined by the worker's earnings and available to both the worker and their dependents or survivors. MEDICARE is a federal health insurance program divided into two parts: Part A covers inpatient hospital care and some follow-up services, while Part B covers physician services and related care. SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME offers financial support to individuals in need who are aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled, with recipients automatically qualifying for Medi-Cal but not for CalFresh. The program also issues original and duplicate Social Security cards. For assistance, individuals can call the program directly. There are no fees associated with these services.