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“It is a good idea for people in the Culpeper area to call Social Security before taking the time to visit the office. The reason is that most Social Security business can be taken care of over the telephone,” said Bruce A. Hundley, Social Security manager in Culpeper.
Unless the persons’ business is urgent, it is best to call after the middle of the month. Inquiries can be handled more quickly at this time, Mr. Hundley said.
Examples of the business that can be handled by phone include:
• Applying for Social Security benefits. A claim can be started over the telephone and completed by mail.
• Applying for Medicare.
• Changing name and address in Social Security records.
• Reporting a change in marital status.
• Reporting stopping or starting work or to report any event that can have an effect on benefits.
• Reporting a lost or stolen check or delayed payment.
• Arranging for direct deposit.
• Getting an estimate of a benefit rate.
• Requesting a statement of earnings.
• Getting help in requesting a review of a claims decision.
• To ask any question about So
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