Welcome to Social Security Administration of Northwest Indiana

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Social Security Administration

Our Toll Free Number is 1 (800) 772-1213.
TTY: 1-800-325-0778

Contact Us:

Georgiann Drake
Public Affairs Specialist
Social Security Administration
808 S Lake Street
Gary, IN 46402
1-866-593-2911

Click here for an electronic fact sheet linking you to online services at www.socialsecurity.gov

Social Security Offices Located in Northwest Indiana

Gary Office
Social Security Administration
808 S Lake Street
Gary, IN   46402
1-866-593-2911
          Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.   map

Valparaiso Office
3810 Calumet Avenue
Valparaiso, IN   46383
(219) 464-1015
        Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.    map

New location!

Hammond Office
418 Douglas Street
Hammond, IN   46320
(219) 937-5248
      Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.   map

Merrillville Office
1438 E. 85th Ave.
Merrillville, IN   46410
(219) 769-2671
        Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.    map

Online Services and News

Online Claims and Services
Some of the things you can do in our office, you can now do online!
Attention : Advocates, Attorneys or Third Party Representatives and you can go online to help someone prepare an Internet Social Security Benefit Application and/or an Internet Disability Report

Social Security News
For You

Monthly column by
Georgiann Drake

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Special Article
IN TIMES LIKE THESE, EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS

Appeals can also be filed online.
The website and internet appeal forms are easy to navigate and the drop down menus make it convenient so information doesn't have to be retyped.

Representing Social Security Claimants
A claimant may appoint a qualified individual to represent him or her
in doing business with Social Security

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Benefits and Social Security Cards

Medicare

Help With Prescription Drug Costs

Remember that information about Medicare benefits and services are available at www.cms.hhs.gov or by calling toll-free at 1-800-663-4227. HoosierRx Helps Pay for Your Medicare Part D Plan
Indiana's State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program, HoosierRx, can help pay the monthly Park D premium, up to $70.00 per month, for members enrolled in a Medicare Park D Plan working with HoosierRx.

If you want more information about HoosierRx call a representative at 1-866-267-4679 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Eastern Time or visit the HoosierRx website at www.IN.gov/HoosierRx

Retirement
Plan your retirement | Calculate your benefits
Qualify & apply | Already receiving benefits

Disability and SSI

Do you qualify? | Apply for disability benefits

Already receiving benefits | Ticket to Work

Rules for Getting a Social
Security Number or Card

Social Security Publications

Social Security History

Quizzes & Puzzles
Test Your Knowledge

Social Security marks its 70th anniversary

103 Year Old Gary Resident is Northwest Indiana's Nominee for Social Security's 65th Anniversary National Centenarian Booklet

Scam Targets Elderly African Americans

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Last revised June 11, 2009
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