Public Assistance Programs

Delivers Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public. COVID-19 Update: On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, face-to-face service to the public in local field offices and hearings offices nationwide were suspended until further notice. However, critical services will be provided via phone, fax and online.

• Social Security Burial Benefits
• Social Security Fraud Reporting
• SSI
• Social Security Numbers
• Social Security Disability Insurance
• Social Security Retirement Benefits
• Medicare
• Social Security Survivors Insurance

United States Social Security Administration (SSA) is an independent agency of the United States federal government that assigns social security numbers; administers the retirement, survivors, and disability insurance programs known as Social Security; and administers the Supplemental Security Income program for the aged, blind, and disabled. Online "My Social Security" Account can be used to: print benefit verification letter, change address and phone number, request replacement Medicare or Social Security card, request replacement tax documents, or start or change direct deposit. COVID-19 UPDATE: In-person services currently suspended. Call main number for assistance over the phone during regular business hours.

• Social Security Numbers
• Social Security Burial Benefits
• Social Security Retirement Benefits
• Social Security Survivors Insurance
• Medicare
• Social Security Fraud Reporting
• SSI
• Social Security Disability Insurance

The regulatory agency responsible for preserving the balance established by the legislature for protecting the health, safety, and economic well-being of employees and employers. Provides assistance related to child labor laws, minimum wage standards, housing and employment discrimination, workers compensation, elevator permits, and disaster-related cash grants.

COVID-19 Update: The Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant program provides reimbursement to small businesses with less than 50 employees that maintain salaries for employees required to quarantine or isolate due to COVID-19. Grants distributed to qualified applicants on a first-come-first-served basis until the funds are fully disbursed.

• Housing Discrimination Assistance
• Elevator Permits
• Child Labor Laws
• Minimum Wage/Hour Standards
• Employment Discrimination Assistance
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Workers Compensation
• Disaster Related Cash Grants

Delivers Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public. COVID-19 Update: All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve; older Americans, people with underlying medical conditions and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For limited service, contact the office directly at 866-725-6592 or send fax to 833-912-2334.

• SSI
• Medicare
• Social Security Numbers
• Social Security Retirement Benefits
• Social Security Burial Benefits
• Social Security Fraud Reporting
• Social Security Disability Insurance
• Social Security Survivors Insurance

Fraud Reporting Line 800-269-0271

Provides employment and support services to help customers improve their economic opportunities, including services for veterans. Employment services include occupational counseling, job search assistance, workshops, and connections to educational opportunities. Other support services include financial assistance, SNAP, Child Care, and eligibility to Medicaid, UPP, and CHIP. COVID-19 Update: the Pandemic-EBT program provides students who were eligible in March for free or reduced-fee lunches a prepaid debit card or additional food stamp funds of $308 for addressing emergency food needs during the pandemic.

• General Relief Applications
• Mortgage Payment Assistance
• Rent Payment Assistance
• CHIP Programs
• Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
• Child Care Expense Assistance
• Medicaid Applications
• Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
• Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
• Utility Service Payment Assistance
• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
• Refugee/Entrant Cash Assistance
• TANF Applications
• EBT Card Services

Promotes opportunities and provides support for people with disabilities to lead self-determined lives. Support includes community living, day services, respite assistance, parental support, chore assistance, and support coordination.

• State Government Agencies/Departments

Delivers Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public. COVID-19 Update: All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve; older Americans, people with underlying medical conditions and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. For limited service, contact the office directly at 866-494-3129 or fax at 833-950-2894.

• Social Security Retirement Benefits
• Social Security Numbers
• Medicare
• Social Security Burial Benefits
• Social Security Disability Insurance
• Social Security Fraud Reporting
• Social Security Survivors Insurance
• SSI

Unemployment insurance pays a weekly benefit to qualified workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own. The program is funded by quarterly contributions paid by employers. Utah's Unemployment Insurance Services are administered by the Department of Workforce Services.

COVID-19 Update: For benefits and assistance related to COVID-19 employment loss, please visit the website or call the main phone.

• State Unemployment Insurance Applications

Delivers Social Security services that meet the changing needs of the public with retirement, disability, Medicare, and survivors benefits. COVID-19 Update: On Tuesday, March 17, 2020, face-to-face service to the public in local field offices and hearings offices nationwide were suspended until further notice. However, critical services will be provided via phone, fax and online.

• Social Security Numbers
• Social Security Fraud Reporting
• SSI
• Social Security Burial Benefits
• Social Security Retirement Benefits
• Social Security Disability Insurance
• Medicare
• Social Security Survivors Insurance

Provides a safe environment for individuals who may be experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or needing employment assistance. Helps those in need access individualized care, support, and appropriate community resources, utilizing case workers and social workers, who act as liaison between the community and law enforcement.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Homeless Diversion Programs

Assists crime victims and promotes leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.

Administers the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund), which is financed by fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders, not from tax dollars. OVC channels funding for victim compensation and assistance throughout the United States, raises awareness about victims’ issues, promotes compliance with victims’ rights laws, and provides training and technical assistance and publications and products to victim assistance professionals.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.