Social Security may provide survivors benefits for the families of those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks. People applying for survivor benefits using SSA's toll-free number, below, will have their claims processed at the time of their call.
Also, those who suffered critical injuries as a result of the attacks may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits.
The Social Security toll-free number is fully staffed and operational 1.800.772.1213. Social Security's Web site,
www.ssa.gov, is up and running 24/7. Social Security benefits will not be interrupted and payments should be received on time.