About Social Security Bronx

Social Security Bronx is an independent informational website that explains how Social Security services work for residents of Bronx, New York. We turn the official rules into plain-English, step-by-step guides anyone can follow.

What you will find here

Practical guides for the services the Bronx residents actually need: applying for a Social Security card, replacing a lost card, applying for disability benefits, claiming retirement, enrolling in Medicare, finding and visiting the local SSA office, and understanding the rules around Social Security generally.

Not affiliated with the SSA

Social Security Bronx is privately operated. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by the U.S. Social Security Administration or any other government agency. For official information, services and applications, always go to ssa.gov.

How we keep this accurate

Every guide is researched against official SSA publications and reviewed for accuracy. SSA rules change, so we date our guides and recommend verifying anything time-sensitive on the official site. If you find something incorrect, please let us know.