Alexandria Social Security Office will move, open Nov. 22 at 5510 Cherokee Ave, Ste. 200, Alexandria

Alexandria Social Security Office will relocate to a new location at 5510 Cherokee Ave, Suite 200, Alexandria, VA 22312 on Monday, Nov. 22, according to a Social Security news relese.Business operations at 6295 Edsall Road, Suite 190, Alexandria VA 22312 will end after close of business on Friday, Nov. 19.

Social Security employees are working remotely to provide the vital services the public relies on and the agency currently provides multiple service delivery options for all Americans.  Most Social Security services are available to the public online at http://www.socialsecurity.gov and with a my Social Security account, by telephone, or via in-person appointments for limited, critical situations.  Please visit http://www.socialsecurity.gov/coronavirus for more information about services during the pandemic.

Most Social Security services do not require the public to take time to visit an office, the release said.People may create their my Social Security account, a personalized online service, at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Through their personal my Social Security account, people can check personal information and conduct business with Social Security.  If they already receive Social Security benefits, they can start or change direct deposit, request a replacement SSA-1099, and if they need proof of their benefits, they can print or download a current Benefit Verification Letter from their account.

People not yet receiving benefits can use their online account to get a personalized Social Security Statement, which provides earnings information as well as estimates of future benefits.  Virginia residents may request a replacement Social Security card online if they meet certain requirements.  The portal also includes a retirement calculator and links to information about other online services, such as applications for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits.

Many Social Security services are also conveniently available by dialing toll-free, 1‑800‑772‑1213.  People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call Social Security’s TTY number, 1‑800‑325‑0778.