Constituent Services

I know how frustrating dealing with bureaucracy can be. That’s why I have an entire team dedicated to helping constituents cut through red tape and get results from the federal government. My office is committed to delivering results for the people we serve, returning over $36.3 million to constituents, resolving 9,835 constituent cases, and sending more than 124,506 constituent responses. If you need help dealing with a federal agency, complete this form and my team will get to work right away on your case.

Garbarino Helps Secure Last-Minute Passport

August 18, 2024

A constituent contacted my office for help securing a next-day appointment with the passport office after realizing, just days before a trip, that his passport would expire in two months. Many countries require passports to be valid for up to 90 days beyond the return date of travel. My casework team quickly secured the constituent an appointment to renew his passport, ensuring he could make his trip this weekend.

Garbarino Helps Local Non-Profit

August 11, 2024

Constituent Services

A Bay Shore resident had been trying to register her non-profit for over a year without success and reached out to my office for assistance. She had filed with New York State, paid the registration fee, and sent her filing receipt to the IRS to obtain an EIN number but faced delays. My casework team stepped in, secured the EIN number for her non-profit, and advised her on the next steps to move her organization forward.

Garbarino Helps Identify Mail Fraud Scheme

July 14, 2024

Constituent Services

A constituent contacted my office after receiving a suspicious letter she believed to be part of a scam. My casework team reached out to the Postal Inspection Service, which confirmed that the letter was indeed part of a mail fraud scheme.

Garbarino Helps Resolve SSDI Delay

July 7, 2024

Constituent Services

A Farmingville constituent reached out to my office for help when his Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payment was delayed. After being injured at work, he waited nearly two years to begin receiving monthly payments but was still owed a significant back payment of benefits. My casework team contacted the Social Security Administration on his behalf and was able to resolve the issue and secure the constituent his benefits.

Garbarino Aids 9/11 First Responder

June 2, 2024

Constituent Services

A retired police officer who became disabled due to his involvement in the 9/11 rescue and recovery efforts filed an amended claim with the September 11 Victims Compensation Fund (VCF). After waiting far beyond the stated timeframe for resolution, he reached out to my office for assistance. My casework team intervened to ensure his claim was reviewed, and this 9/11 hero received the compensation he was owed.

Garbarino Helps Secure Medicare Coverage of Denied Claim

May 5, 2024

Constituent Services

A Blue Point resident contacted my office after Medicare denied his claim following an accident. My Medicare Liaison worked with Medicare and the hospital to resolve the discrepancy and ensured the medical bills were resubmitted. As a result, Medicare covered and paid the claim.

Garbarino Helps Connect Child to Lifesaving Donor

April 14, 2024

Constituent Services

A constituent contacted my office about a 13-year-old child in a coma at Stony Brook Hospital who desperately needed a bone marrow transplant. The donor, a family member, was outside the country and required temporary admission to the U.S. to proceed with the donation. My casework team worked with the embassy to ensure the family member was granted entry, allowing Stony Brook's doctors to provide the lifesaving treatment.

Garbarino Helps Correct Tax Status for Local Business

March 31, 2024

Constituent Services

A constituent from Copiague recently contacted my office for help resolving an issue with his business's tax status. The IRS had mistakenly listed the S-corp effective date as 2021 instead of 2020. My casework team worked with the IRS to correct the error, ensuring the 2020 tax return was properly processed as an S-corp.

Garbarino Helps Local Veteran in Need

March 3, 2024

Constituent Services

A homebound and disabled Air Force veteran contacted my office for help obtaining food. My casework team reached out to Long Island Cares, a local food bank, and arranged for groceries to be delivered to the veteran’s home, ensuring he would not go hungry.

Garbarino Helps Veteran Widow Wipe False Debt Clean

February 18, 2024

Constituent Services

A constituent contacted my office for assistance with an issue involving the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Her late husband, a combat veteran who served our nation for over 20 years, had allegedly been overpaid during his service. After his passing, she was told she would need to repay tens of thousands of dollars—a debt she couldn’t afford. While she sought clarification about the supposed overpayment, additional penalties were added, further increasing the debt. I intervened, demanding an explanation for how this debt was determined. The debt was then found to be erroneous, fully forgiven, and she received a complete refund of the funds she had already paid.