How do I apply for Retirement, Spouses, Children’s and Disability benefits from the:
- Social Security Administration
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Office of Personnel Management
- Department of Labor
Send us an email at consularnicosia@state.gov concerning your interest to apply for benefits and provide the following information:
i. Last name and first name
ii. Complete street address
iii. Phone number (mobile and residence)
iv. Social Security number
v. Date of birth
vi. Your question
How do I enroll in Direct Deposit?
Immediate Action: Treasury Department will no longer issue paper checks to beneficiaries, therefore a Direct Deposit account should be opened. Beneficiaries MUST complete the Direct Deposit Form SSA-1199 (PDF 67 KB) at the bank and e-mail to consularnicosia@state.gov or mail the Form SSA-1199 to U.S. Embassy, Consular Section, Federal Benefits Unit, P.O. Box 24536, Nicosia 1385, Cyprus.
How do I request Non-receipt of payment?
Send us an email at consularnicosia@state.gov and provide the following information:
i. Last name and first name
ii. Complete street Address
iii. Phone number (mobile and residence)
iv. Social Security number
v. Date of birth
vi. Your request
How do I report Change of Address
Send us an email at consularnicosia@state.gov and provide the following information:
i. Last name and first name
ii. Complete old address and complete new address
iii. Phone number (mobile and residence)
iv. Social Security number
v. Date of birth
Important Note: If you are moving from the United States to an overseas location i.e. Cyprus, you must complete and sign the Form SSA-21. (Request Form SSA-21 from the Consular Section in Nicosia.)
How do I report the Death of Beneficiary
Immediatley contact this office at 357 22 393939 to report the death of the beneficiary and provide the following:
i. Last name and first name
ii. Social Security number
In order to issue the Report of Death of an American Citizen Abroad, it is required to provide the following:
- Original Death Ceritificate
- Cause of Death
- Original U.S. Passport
How do I apply to become representative payees for incapable beneficiaries and other Issues of Representative Payees
Send us an email at consularnicosia@state.gov to schedule an appointment and provide the following information:
i. Last name and first name
ii. Complete street address
iii. Phone number (mobile and residence)
iv. Social Security number
v. Date of birth
For information for representatives and their obligations please visit the following website: www.ssa.gov/payee
How do I request a Benefits Verification Letter Earnings Letter SSA-1099/1042S for Tax Information.
Follow the link to request the Form SSA-1099/1042S. You will get the letter by mail at your home address that you have registered with the Social Security Administration.
How do I Enroll (to) or Terminate Medicare Benefits
Send us an email at consularnicosia@state.gov and provide the following information:
i. Last name and first name
ii. Complete street Address
iii. Phone number (mobile and residence)
iv. Social Security number
v. Date of birth
vi. Your request
For more information about Medicare visit the following websites: www.medicare.gov or http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pgm/medicare.htm
How do I request a Social Security Earnings Record
You can request an Earnings record by accessing the following website: www.socialsecurity.gov/statement
How do I find Social Security Forms?
Downloadable Social Security Administration forms can be found at the following websites: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/englist.html and http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online
How do I estimate my future benefits?
Visit the following site: Estimate your future benefits (planning calculators) http://www.socialsecurity.gov/planners/
How do I complete the Disability Report SSA-3368
Disability Report Form SSA-3368 visit the following link: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ssa-3368.pdf (PDF 352 KB)
How do I obtain more information about services for the Social Security Administration
Visit the Social Security Administration Website: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/sitemap.htm
How do I obtain more information about services for Department of Veterans Affairs
The Federal Benefits Unit handles Department of Veteran Affairs (DVA) survivor claims, educational benefits, compensation and pension examinations, etc. The Department of Veteran Affairs http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/21/Foreign/index.htm website offers the Federal Benefits Manual for Veterans and Dependents (2008), details of benefits available and downloadable benefit forms.
Veterans Affairs Administration
1000 Liberty Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Fax: +1-412-395-6057
E-mail: vavbapit/ro/embassy@vba.va.gov
How do I obtain more information about services for Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
The Office of Personnel Management website http://www.opm.gov/ offers information for federal employee benefits such as retirement programs, thrift plans, and health insurance.
OPM Mail Management Center
P.O. Box 45
Boyers, PA 16017-0045
Telephone: +1- 724-794-2005
Fax: +1-724-794-1112
E-mail: retire@opm.gov
How do I report a lost Social Security Check?
E-mail us at consularnicosia@state.gov and provide the following information:
- Last name and first name
- Complete street address
- Phone number (mobile and residence)
- Social Security Number
- Date of birth
- Your report
Please note that the monthly Social Security checks are normally received at the beginning of each month. If you are waiting for your check, please wait throughout the whole month before you e-mail us.