Program Summaries
Federal/State
Social Security Programs in the United States
A comprehensive description of Social Security Act programs and their operations. The publication covers four major program types: social insurance, health insurance and health services, assistance programs, and programs for specific groups (such as veterans, government employees, and railroad workers).
State Assistance Programs for SSI Recipients
An annual publication presenting statistics on selected characteristics of mandatory and optional state assistance programs for SSI recipients. It focuses on eligibility provisions and the maximum levels of assistance for individuals and couples who receive supplementary payments.
Available editions: 2011 · 2010 · 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2002
This publication was discontinued after the 2011 edition. Statistics for federally administered optional state supplementation are now included in SSI Recipients by State and County, beginning with its 2012 edition.
International
International Update
A monthly publication covering recent developments in foreign private and public pensions, social security, and retirement.
Social Security Programs Throughout the World
A biannual publication highlighting the principal features of social security programs in more than 170 countries. Published in collaboration with the International Social Security Association, one of four regional volumes was issued every six months.
Available editions:
Europe: 2018 · 2016 · 2014 · 2012 · 2010 · 2008 · 2006 · 2004 · 2002
Asia and the Pacific: 2018 · 2016 · 2014 · 2012 · 2010 · 2008 · 2006 · 2004 · 2002
Africa: 2019 · 2017 · 2015 · 2013 · 2011 · 2009 · 2007 · 2005 · 2003
The Americas: 2019 · 2017 · 2015 · 2013 · 2011 · 2009 · 2007 · 2005 · 2003
This publication was discontinued after the 2018–2019 volume. Our data partner for the series, the International Social Security Association, still provides country profiles on their own website.