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U.S. Social Security Services and other Federal Benefits

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U.S. Social Security Services and other Federal Benefits

Medellin, Cali & Bogota – August 26 - 30, 2019

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is pleased to announce that Representatives from the Regional Federal Benefits Unit will visit Medellin, Cali and Bogota to offer services for beneficiaries or individuals with questions about U.S. Social Security and other federal benefits.

To schedule an appointment please see the instructions for each location.

Medellin

Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Medellin

Carrera 45 #53 – 24. Medellin, Colombia

Dates: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th. From 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30

Appointments: To schedule an appointment please visit the following link and sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d48aea622a6f85-us1

Walk-in Services will be available – BE PREPARED TO WAIT

Cali

Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Cali

Calle 13N #8n – 45. Cali, Colombia

Dates: Wednesday 28th. From 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30

Appointments: Walk-in Services will be available – No appointment necessary, BE PREPARED TO WAIT

Bogota

Location: Centro Colombo Americano – Bogota

Calle 100 #17 – 32. Bogota, Colombia

Dates: Thursday 29th and Friday 30th. From 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:30

Appointments: To schedule an appointment please visit the following link and sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d48aea622a6f85-us2

Walk-in Services will be available – BE PREPARED TO WAIT

You may schedule an appointment by contacting the FBU Santo Domingo on 809-368-7011, Monday and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

Alternatively, sending an email to [email protected] . Please include on the Subject line “ATTN: COLOMBIA OUTREACH”

WHAT TO BRING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY SERVICES (please bring legible copies of all documents to be submitted):

Applying for Social Security Benefits: Bring originals and copies of the following for all applicants: Birth Certificate, passport – if applying for auxiliary benefits or survivor’s benefits marriage and/or death certificates

SSA Proof of Life Study: In 2019, SSA mailed the questionnaire to beneficiaries receiving their own benefits whose social security number ended in 00-49 and beneficiaries over the age of 90. Please bring copy of your passport and a completed SSA-7162

Social Security Number Card Application: Bring a copy of your valid U.S. passport, Certificate of Birth Abroad or original birth certificate and completed form SS-5FS.

Change of Address for Social Security: Bring your current passport.

Medicare Part B Enrollment/Cancellation: To enroll in Medicare, you should complete and sign this CMS-40Band to cancel your enrollment please complete and sign this CMS-2690

The best way to contact the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by using their online form: https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/fbu-inquiry-form/

To learn more about the services offered by the Regional Federal Benefits Unit visit:

https://do.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/services-we-provide/

The best way to reach the Regional Federal Benefits Unit is by email at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you there!

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