Social Security announces temporary closure in Torrington office
The Social Security Administration (SSA), a federal agency with local bureaus, is temporarily suspending its walk-in service at the 147 Litchfield Street location in Torrington, beginning Oct. 30, for office renovations. The SSA expects to reopen its doors in Torrington in early 2015.
What this means for you:
If you are affected by the temporary suspension of walk-in service, the SSA’s local phone service remains active and can be reached at (877) 405-0486.
Most business can be handled through the toll-free number, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, at (800) 772-1213 or anytime at www.socialsecurity.gov.
Through the SSA website, you can:
- Create a free personal online My Social Security account;
- File for retirement, disability, spouse’s benefits and/ or Medicare;
- Change an address or phone number, if you receive monthly benefits;
- Sign-up for direct deposit of Social Security benefits;
- Request replacement Medicare cards or request a benefit verification letter.
If you do prefer in-person business with the SSA, there are other regional offices in Connecticut. They include:
Waterbury SSA Office
51 N. Elm St., Suite 1
Waterbury, CT 06702
(877) 405-4874
New Britain SSA Office
233 Main St., 2nd Floor
New Britain, CT 06051
(866) 858-6086
Danbury SSA Office
131 West Street
Danbury, CT 06810
(866) 275-7821