The State of Tennessee Old Age and Survivors Insurance Agency (OASI) is responsible for administering the Social Security and Medicare coverage program for state and local (public) government employers throughout the State of Tennessee pursuant to Section 218 of the Social Security Act.
A significant part of the Agency's responsibilities is to assist Tennessee public employers by serving as a facilitator and communication bridge between those employers, the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which are the two principal federal agencies responsible for Social Security and Medicare coverage, benefits, and FICA tax withholding and reporting requirements.
Old Age and Survivors Insurance Agency
10th Floor Andrew Jackson Building
502 Deaderick Street
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 741-7902
This site is intended to provide general information only and does not supersede nor restrict procedures or authority established pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code, the Social Security Act, and accompanying rulings and regulations. The material provided herein should not be cited or used as authority for benefit or employment tax obligations or requirements.