US Social Security & Medicare Beneficiaries Living in Colombia Can Meet With US Federal Benefits Unit Representatives in Medellín, Cali, Bogotá: Last Week of August 2019

The U.S. Embassy in Bogota has announced 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. Scheduling an advance appointment is highly recommended! 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 Calle 98 # 17 – 32 Phone: 3347640 ext: 2106 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 Bogotá 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 Individuals 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 FBU.Santo.Domingo@ssa.gov . 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-40B and 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 FBU.SANTO.DOMINGO@SSA.GOV