USA.gov — Official Government Portal
Benefits & Social SecurityThe official starting point for all US government services. Find benefits, report fraud, get government contact information, and access any federal service.
Difficulty Level
Easy — Most people can do this
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1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681)Senior Tip
Think of USA.gov as the "Google" for government services. If you don't know which website to use, start here.
How to Get Started
Go to usa.gov
Type usa.gov in your browser. This is the official portal for all US government information.
Use the search bar
Type what you need — like "Social Security" or "Medicare" — and USA.gov will point you to the right agency.
Browse by topic
Topics include Benefits, Health, Money, Travel, Housing, and more. Each links to the relevant agencies.
Find contact information
Need to call someone? USA.gov has phone numbers and addresses for every federal agency.
Common Tasks You Can Do Online
Find government benefits you qualify for
usa.gov > Benefits > Benefit Finder
Report scams and fraud
usa.gov > Report Fraud > Choose scam type
Get a passport
usa.gov > Travel > Passports
Find government phone numbers
usa.gov > Agency Index > Select agency
Check government assistance programs
usa.gov > Benefits > Government Assistance
Find housing assistance
usa.gov > Housing > Find Housing Help
Troubleshooting
Don't know which agency I need▾
Use the USA.gov search bar or call 1-844-USA-GOV1. They'll direct you to the right place.
Government website looks different than expected▾
Make sure you're on a .gov website. Scammers create lookalike sites. Real government sites always end in .gov.
Need help in another language▾
USA.gov is available in Spanish at usa.gov/espanol. Many agencies offer phone help in other languages.
Can't find a specific benefit▾
Try the Benefit Finder tool — answer questions about your situation and it identifies programs you may qualify for.
Accessibility & Phone Help
USA.gov meets federal accessibility standards (Section 508). Available in English and Spanish. Call 1-844-USA-GOV1 for phone assistance.
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Safety Reminder
Always check that the website address ends in .gov before entering personal information. Never share your Social Security number, Medicare number, or bank details in response to an unsolicited email, call, or text.