AUBURN — The Social Security Administration will expand its hours nationwide, and offices will be open to the public for an additional hour on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, effective March 16.

A field office that is usually open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will remain open until 4 p.m. Offices will continue to close to the public at noon every Wednesday.

The local field office is located at 600 Turner St.

Most Social Security business does not require a visit to a local field office. Many services, including applying for retirement, disability and Medicare benefits, creating a my Social Security account, replacing a Medicare card, or reporting a change of address or telephone number are available anytime at www.socialsecurity.gov.

Social Security also offers assistance via a toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (voice) and 1-800-325-0778 (TTY). Representatives are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday.