Provides assistance program for disabled individuals who do not meet all the eligibility requirements of federal and state programs such as Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) and Ohio Works First (OWF).

Offers life indurance plans for eligible service members and veterans. Service Members' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) which is life insurance to qualified military service members and their families. Also offers Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI), so veterans can keep their life insurance coverage after leaving the military for as long as they continue to pay the premiums. Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALI) will be available starting January 1, 2023 and offers guaranteed acceptance whole life coverage of up to $40,000 to Veterans with service-connected disabilities.

Assist veterans and families with VA claims, temporary financial assistance, utility assistance, transportation to Wade Park VA and Parma, burial expense assistance.

Provides services to low income veterans and their families. Services include; case management, assistance obtaining VA benefits, housing counseling, landlord mediation and in some circumstances, financial assistance that may include; rental assistance, security deposits, utility payment assistance, moving costs and emergency housing assistance.

Provides services to file an unemployment claim and answer questions about unemployment.

A program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly cash benefits for the eligible survivors of workers covered under Social Security who have died. Survivors benefits amounts are figured as a percentage of the deceased worker's primary insurance amount.Click Social Security Survivors Benefits.

Services offered will vary with the cemetery. Provides a headstone or marker to be placed at any cemetery but does not pay for placement of the headstone or marker if not at a national cemetary. VA will pay up to $796 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2019 (if hospitalized by VA at time of death), or $300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $796 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery). Provides United States burial flags and memorial certificates.

The BWC provides medical and wage-loss compensation for work-related injuries, disease, or death. They also offer worker's compensation coverage to employers. For complicated issues with your claim or policy, contact the Ombuds Office.

Provides cash benefits for widows and widowers and/or minor children if the deceased spouse/parent was insured for benefits.

Provides services to low income Veterans and their families. Services include; case management, assistance obtaining VA benefits, housing counseling, landlord mediation and in some circumstances, financial assistance that may include; rental assistance, security deposits, utility payment assistance, moving costs, legal assistance, shallow subsidy, and emergency housing assistance.

Program that provides monthly cash payments for people age 62 and older who are fully insured. Workers may retire at age 62 and receive a reduced benefit or may wait until age 65 and receive a full benefit. Benefit amounts depend upon wages earned and the number of quarters of coverage credited to the individual's Social Security record.

Assists with social security retirement, disability, survivors, and Medicare, takes applications for SSI, processes applications for changes of address, direct deposit, etc. Processes applications for new and replacement social security cards and lost Medicare cards.

The BWC provides wage-loss compensation for work-related injuries, disease, or death.

Provides outreach services which include transportation to medical appointments (for persons 60+); home visiting; assistance with tax and insurance forms and applications. Also a site for the Golden Buckeye program.

Administers some aspects of the Medicare program. Can assist with eligibility questions, enrollment in original Medicare (Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B - Outpatient Medical Insurance), change of address, replacement of Medicare card and questions about premiums.

Administers some aspects of the Medicare program. Can assist with eligibility questions, enrollment in original Medicare (Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B - Outpatient Medical Insurance), change of address, replacement of Medicare card and questions about premiums.

Provides monthly cash benefits to individuals who meet minimum length of employment requirements (or whose spouse or parents meet requirement) and are age 62 or older. Benefit amount is based on worker's earning history, age at retirement and current employment income. SSRB recipients age 65 or older qualify for Medicare.

Administers the Social Security Program for disabled workers (SSDI). Provides monthly cash benefits for disabled workers who are not capable of working for at least on year or will result in death.

Works with the Social Security Administration to determine medical eligibility for Ohioans who apply for Social Security disability benefits.

Offers monthly cash payments to qualified individuals who have a documented medical condition that meets Social Security's definition of a disability.

COVID-19 Temporary Message: All Social Security offices have been closed to the public. People are urged to call or visit their website at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices

Administers retirement/survivor and unemployment/sickness insurance benefit programs for railroad workers and their families under The Railroad Retirement Act and The Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act.

Provides assistance in completing Medicare Parts A, B and D.

Provides monthly cash benefits for disabled workers who are fully insured under the program, who are not capable of substantial gainful work and who have completed a five (5) month waiting period.

Administers some aspects of the Medicare program. Can assist with eligibility questions, enrollment in original Medicare (Medicare Part A - Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B - Outpatient Medical Insurance), change of address, replacement of Medicare card and questions about premiums.

Provides financial and other forms of assistance to veterans, their dependents and survivors. Major benefits include veterans’ compensation, veterans’ pension, survivors’ benefits, rehabilitation, employment assistance, education assistance, home loan guaranties, health insurance, burial benefits and life insurance coverage.