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Learn everything you ever wanted to know about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). This is the official Website of the Social Security Administration and contains extensive information about disability benefits. 

Social Security eNews
The Social Security electronic newsletter

Social Security Office
1234 Market Street
Suite 2000, 20th floor
Philadelphia, PA

Office hours 9am - 4pm.
Toll-Free Telephone Number  1-800-772-1213

Social Security Benefits Update – People who get benefits can earn more in 2002. There's good news in 2002 if you're younger than 65 and you work while getting Social Security survivors or retirement benefits. You'll be able to earn more money this year and keep all of your benefits. You can earn up to $11,280 (up from $10,680 in 2001). After you earn $11,280, $1 is withheld from your benefits for every $2 you earn. If you will reach age 65 during 2002, $1 will be withheld for every $3 of earnings above $30,000 until your birthday month. After your 65th birthday, you can receive your full benefit amount no matter how much you earn. There are a variety of ways to contact Social Security. Call 800-772-1213. You can use the automated phone services 24/7, or call between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on business days to speak with a representative. If you're deaf or hard of hearing, call the TTY number, 800-325-0778, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Or you can use the FAX Catalog. Call toll-free, 888-475-7000, for an index and to order specific items.

Utility Shut-Off Help – Customers who have not settled their outstanding bills with PGW can call 215-235-1777 to find out about payment plans and other options. Also the Philadelphia residents can apply for up to $750 from the Utility Emergency Services Fund (USEF) for electric, gas, or water shut-off or shut-off status. Income eligibility has increased; for example a family of two can earn $20,318; a family of four, $30,888. The main phone number for UESF is 215-829-0545. Hours: 9am-5pm. They will answer any questions you may have, including questions about intake sites.