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Federal Benefits encompasses programs from the following agencies:
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Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration (SSA) deals with claims for retirement,
disability and survivor benefits, Social Security number applications,
all post-entitlement activities affecting beneficiaries under the various
programs, i.e., changes of address, issues involving direct deposit of
SSA checks, nonreceipt of check allegations and death terminations.
If you are an American citizen residing in Korea, you may apply for a
social security card or replacement card at the U.S. Embassy, and we will
forward your application to the Social Security Administration's regional
office in Manila. The Embassy does not process the applications, only
forwards them to SSA, so we cannot give you a status report on your application.
SSA will send you your card directly, or contact you if they have additional
questions. For social security claims or other questions please contact:
Social Security Administration
1131 Roxas Boulevard
Ermita, 0930 Manila
Philippines
If you would like information on how to apply for social security retirement
benefits, or for instructions on how to replace, correct, or change your
name on your Social Security Card, see the Social
Security Administration (SSA) website. This site also has a downloadable
application form, the (SS-5),
to use to apply for a Social Security Card and tells you what kind of
identification
you need to send along with your application form.
You may also go directly to the Social
Security Handbook, which gives general information about Social Security
Programs. The website also has a
list of all publications and a
list of all downloadable forms.
The United States and Korea negotiated an agreement to help workers who
have contributed to national pension programs in both countries. The US-Korea
Totalization Agreement is in force effective April 1, 2001. You can find
a description
of the new agreement, as well as the full
text at the website. For more information, please follow this link
on the Social Security International Page.
Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
Family members of U.S. citizens needing ITIN's may receive application
forms at the Embassy. Please complete Form W-7 (the form is available
at the IRS website, or at
our office), and bring your original supporting documentation to be copied
and notarized. You can then mail the completed application and attachments
to:
Internal Revenue Service
Philiadelphia Service Center
ITIN Unit
P.O. Box 447
Bensalem, PA 19020
International callers who need personal assistance with ITINs by phone
should call 215-516-4648.
Children
Social Security and Registering your Child's Birth
The application for a Consular Report of Birth also serves as an application
to obtain your new child's Social Security number. His/her Social Security
number is assigned by the regional Social Security office in Manila. The
Social Security card will be mailed directly to you, though processing
takes several months.
Social Security cards for person over 12 years
Persons 12 years and older applying for a social security card for the
first time must appear at the Embassy for an interview in order to apply
for a social security card. Please bring your passport and original birth
certificate to the interview. You should be prepared to explain why you
are applying for a social security card.
If you left the United States as an infant and have been living in Korea,
you will need to bring proof, for example, school records, employment
records, or travel documents, such as your passport or a Korean Immigration
Entry and Exit Report.
We will forward the application to the Regional Social Security Office
for you, but please note that the card will be sent to you directly by
SSA.
Department of Veteran Affairs
The Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) processes survivor claims, educational
benefits, compensation and pension examinations, etc.
The Department of
Veteran Affairs website offers the Federal Benefits Manual for Veterans
and Dependants (1997), details of benefits available, and downloadable
benefits forms.
Office of Personnel Management
The
Office of Personnel Management website offers information for federal
employee benefits such as retirement programs, thrift plans, and health
insurance.
Department of Labor
The Department
of Labor website offers information on benefits programs such as the
Family and Medical Leave Act and workers' compensation programs, (Black
Lung, FECA, Longshore).
Railroad Retirement Board
The Railroad Retirement Board
(RRB) administers comprehensive retirement-survivor and unemployment-sickness
benefit programs for the nation's railroad workers and their families.
The RRB also administers certain Social Security benefit payments and
railroad workers' Medicare coverage. Visit their website
for more information.
Updated June 29, 2004
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