Social Security After A Disaster

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Authored By: Iowa Legal Aid

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What if I did not get my latest Social Security or SSI benefits?

  • If you live in a disaster area, ask your local post office if it has your check.
  • If your check is lost, call 1-800-772-1213 or go to your local Social Security District Office.
  • You may also be able to talk with someone from Social Security at a disaster center.

Before the disaster, I expected to hear from Social Security. What happens if they sent a notice, and I didn't get it?

  • Someone at Social Security may be able to give you a copy of the notice from off their computer. Go to one of their district offices.
  • If you miss a deadline, Social Security will likely find that you had good cause for missing the deadline. You can still take steps to protect your right to a check.

·       Iowa Legal Aid provides help to low-income Iowans. 

·       To apply for help from Iowa Legal Aid:

o   call 800-532-1275

o   Iowans age 60 and over, call 800-992-8161

OR

o   apply online at iowalegalaid.org

·       If Iowa Legal Aid cannot help, you can look for an attorney on “Find A Lawyer” on the Iowa State Bar Association website – iowabar.org.   A private attorney there can talk with you for a fee of $25 for 30 minutes of legal advice.

Last Review and Update: Oct 03, 2022
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