By calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visiting your local Social Security office. Click here for some helpful videos!Please print and fill out the Application for CAPI. Once completed, mail it to: Metro North District Office 2601 Wilshire Blvd. The Government Pension Offset affects your spousal, widow or widower Social Security benefits that are based on your spouse's earnings. SelfHelp Services can review your completed forms before you file them with the Court. Several things are necessary when a party files a request for temporary spousal support in the Los Angeles Family Court. The other program, the Government Pension Offset, further impacted Cosgrove after her husband, Mike, passed away in 2022. The process starts with the disabled parent notifying the custodial parent of his or her receipt of social security benefits. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System.