Registration Requirements For Direct Payments To Representatives
05-10001, ICN 451383,
Find out what attorneys and other representatives need to know to get paid directly from a claimant's past-due benefits.
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Your Social Security Number And Card
05-10002, ICN 451383,
Find out who needs a Social Security number and how to get one.
Update 2018
05-10003, ICN 451385,
This fact sheet provides new information for each current year for many items, such as Social Security taxes and benefits and other factors of eligibility.
Social Security Protects Your Investment
05-10004,
Social Security use a variety of proven techniques that identify suspected fraud, waste, or abuse.
What You Need To Know About Misleading Advertising
05-10005, ICN 451420,
Don't be victimized by misleading advertisers who use "Social Security" or "Medicare" to sell services that are available from Social Security free of charge.
A "Snapshot"
05-10006, ICN 451421,
Get a quick overview of the most important features of Social Security's programs.
Government Pension Offset
05-10007, ICN 451453,
Learn how your Social Security benefits may be reduced if you get a pension based on work where you did not pay Social Security taxes.
How Social Security Can Help You When A Family Member Dies
05-10008, ICN 451390,
Certain family members may be eligible to receive monthly benefits, including a one-time payment of $255.
Social Security Number and Card — Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals
05-10009,
Learn more about how child noncitizens with deferred action may be able to get a Social Security number.
Information for Advocates, Social Service Agencies, and Other Third Parties - Request a Replacement Social Security Card Online
05-10010,
If your clients need a replacement Social Security card, let them know that they may be able to request a replacement card online using their own my Social Security account.
What Same-Sex Couples Need To Know
05-10014,
Get an overview of benefits for same-sex couples.
Military Service And Social Security
05-10017, ICN 451475,
Learn how military personnel earn Social Security coverage and other general information about Social Security benefits.
How Workers' Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits
05-10018, ICN 454500,
Find out how workers' compensation and other public disability benefits may reduce your Social Security benefits.
Social Security For People Living With HIV/AIDS
05-10019,
If you have HIV/AIDS and cannot work, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
Household Workers
05-10021, ICN 454750,
Learn about an employer's responsibility to withhold FICA taxes from a household worker's wages and the value of Social Security to household employees.
If You Are Self-Employed
05-10022, ICN 454900,
A guide to what self-employed people need to know about Social Security credits, how to figure net earnings and how to report earnings.
Social Security Numbers For Children
05-10023, ICN 454925,
Learn all the reasons you should get a Social Security number for your baby.
Understanding the Benefits
05-10024, ICN 454930,
Get an overview of all Social Security programs and Medicare.
A Guide For Farmers, Growers And Crew Leaders
05-10025, ICN 455350,
If you work in the farming industry, learn what your Social Security and Medicare taxes cover and find out how to report your employees' income, as well as how to report your own.
Benefits For Children With Disabilities
05-10026, ICN 455360,
This booklet gives an overview of the special benefits available for children with disabilities.
If You Work For A Nonprofit Organization
05-10027,
Learn how workers in a nonprofit organization can pay Social Security and Medicare taxes and earn entitlement to benefits.
Disability Benefits
05-10029, ICN 456000,
Get basic information on Social Security disability benefits.
Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors
05-10030, ICN 456098,
Find out how you can receive expedited processing of your disability claim from Social Security if you became disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001.
Schedule of Social Security Payments - Calendar 2017
05-10031-2017,
Get a current schedule for Social Security and SSI benefit payments in an easy-to-read calendar format.
Schedule of Social Security Payments - Calendar 2018
05-10031-2018,
Get a current schedule for Social Security and SSI benefit payments in an easy-to-read calendar format.
Schedule of Social Security Payments - Calendar 2019
05-10031-2019,
Get a current schedule for Social Security and SSI benefit payments in an easy-to-read calendar format.
Online Services From www.socialsecurity.gov - Apply for Retirement, Disability, Medicare And So Much More!
05-10032, ICN 456200,
Learn about the convenient and secure online services available from Social Security.
Social Security’s Electronic Wage Reporting (Forms W-2)
05-10034, ICN 456208,
If you run a business, make www.socialsecurity.gov/employer your first stop for information on W-2s, electronic filing and verifying Social Security numbers.
Retirement
05-10035, ICN 457500,
Learn about Social Security retirement benefits: how you earn coverage; how to apply; how benefits are figured; and how to decide when to retire.
Parent's Benefits
05-10036,
This publication explains survivors benefits information for parents of deceased workers.
The Appeals Process
05-10041, ICN 459260,
Find out how you can appeal if you do not agree with the decision made about your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income claim.
The "Notch" Provision
05-10042,
Learn how correcting a flawed formula for calculating cost-of-living adjustments affected beneficiaries born in 1917 through 1921.
This is an archival or historical document and may not reflect current policies or procedures.
Medicare
05-10043, ICN 460000,
Learn about Medicare hospital and medical insurance, who is covered, and how to apply.
5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Social Security
05-10044,
This publication explains essential Social Security and benefit information for working women.
Windfall Elimination Provision
05-10045, ICN 460275,
Find out how your Social Security benefits could be affected if you’re eligible for a pension from work not covered by Social Security.
Use Electronic Records Express to Send Records Related to Disability Claims
05-10046, ICN 460276,
Discover the advantages of submitting health records electronically for disability claims.
How State And Local Government Employees Are Covered By Social Security And Medicare
05-10051,
Learn why some state and local employees are covered by their public pensions only; some are covered by both public pensions and Social Security; and some are covered by Social Security only.
If You Are Blind Or Have Low Vision - How We Can Help
05-10052, ICN 462554,
Learn about special services available from Social Security for people who are blind or have low vision.
How We Decide if You Still Have a Qualifying Disability
05-10053, ICN 462555,
Find out how Social Security reviews the medical condition of people receiving disability benefits to make sure they continue to be eligible for benefits.
Get Your Benefit Verification Online with my Social Security
05-10056,
You can get a benefit verification letter online instantly by using your personal my Social Security account. If you don’t have an account, you can create one today. It’s easy, convenient and secure.
Replace Your Social Security Tax Documents with Ease
05-10057,
Use my Social Security to get your Benefit Statement, also known as a SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S.
Your Right To Question The Decision Made On Your Claim
05-10058, ICN 463250,
Learn more about how you can appeal a Social Security decision that you don't agree with.
Information for Tax Preparers
05-10059,
Tax Preparers can learn about our useful resources for helping their clients easily access tax related documents and services.
Incentives To Help You Return To Work
05-10060, ICN 463261,
Find out how disabled Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries can return to work and still receive health care and benefits.
Your Ticket To Work
05-10061, ICN 463262,
If you receive disability benefits and want to work, learn how you can take advantage of the Ticket to Work program and still keep your benefits and Medicare coverage while you make the transition.
Your Ticket To Work: What You Need To Know To Keep It Working For You
05-10062, ICN 463263,
Learn how Social Security determines a person's progress under the Ticket to Work program and how earnings affect benefits.
Special Payments After Retirement
05-10063, ICN 463264,
Learn how special payments for work done before retirement, such as bonuses, vacation pay and commissions, do not count toward the Social Security earnings limit.
Identity Theft And Your Social Security Number
05-10064, ICN 463270,
Learn how you can prevent identity theft and what you can do if you’re a victim.
Employment Networks In Social Security's Ticket To Work Program
05-10065, ICN 463278,
Find out how disability beneficiaries can get vocational rehabilitation, employment and other support services from public and private providers, employers and other organizations.
What You Need To Know: Reviewing Your Disability
05-10068, ICN 466550,
If you receive disability benefits, learn how your medical condition will be reviewed periodically to make sure you continue to be eligible for benefits.
How Work Affects Your Benefits
05-10069, ICN 467005,
Find out how working after beginning to receive retirement benefits can lead to increases or decreases in benefits.
Your Retirement Benefit: How It Is Figured
05-10070, ICN 467100,
Learn about the formula used to calculate Social Security retirement benefits and take advantage of a worksheet to help you estimate your retirement benefits.
How To File An Unfair Treatment Complaint Concerning An Administrative Law Judge
05-10071,
Learn what you should do if you think the administrative law judge who conducted your hearing treated you unfairly.
How You Earn Credits
05-10072, ICN 467510,
Find out what work credits are, how they're earned and just how many you'll need to get benefits.
Get Your Payments Electronically
05-10073, ICN 467520,
Receiving Social Security payments electronically is a simple, safe and secure way to receive your benefits — even if you don't have a bank account.
If You Are A Farm Worker
05-10074, ICN 467750,
Learn how Social Security can help you and your family, the importance of your Social Security number, how your boss reports your earnings, and how to make sure your earnings are reported correctly.
Your Right To Representation
05-10075, ICN 468000,
Learn more about your right to have a representative, such as an attorney, help you when you do business with Social Security.
A Guide For Representative Payees
05-10076, ICN 468025,
Find out what you need to know when you take responsibility for someone else's Social Security benefits.
What You Need To Know When You Get Retirement Or Survivors Benefits
05-10077, ICN 468300,
Find out what you can expect from Social Security, what your reporting responsibilities are and how to report changes that could affect benefits.
How To Correct Your Social Security Earnings Record
05-10081, ICN 460400,
Make sure your earnings record is correct, because you and your family may not receive the right amount of benefits if all of your wages are not shown on your record.
Survivors Benefits
05-10084, ICN 468540,
Get specific information about survivors benefits: who is eligible; how to apply; and how benefits are figured.
Benefits For Children
05-10085, ICN 468550,
Many children are eligible for benefits because one or both of their parents are disabled, retired or deceased.
A Special Examination Is Needed For Your Disability Claim
05-10087, ICN 468580,
After you apply for disability benefits, you may need special medical exams or tests before we can decide whether you qualify.
Incentive Payments For State And Local Institutions Under Social Security Programs
05-10088,
Find out how some institutions can receive payments for reporting information about confined or incarcerated people.
Your Right To Question The Decision To Stop Your Disability Benefits
05-10090, ICN 468610,
If you disagree with our decision that you are no longer disabled, find out how you can appeal it.
New Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims
05-10093, ICN 468615,
Learn how a victim of family violence may be able to get a new Social Security number.
Working While Disabled - How We Can Help
05-10095, ICN 468625,
Learn about incentives for working while still receiving disability benefits, such as the trial work period, continuation of Medicare and credit for impairment-related work expenses.
Social Security Numbers For Noncitizens
05-10096, ICN 468630,
Learn about Social Security's policy on issuing Social Security numbers to noncitizens.
When A Representative Payee Manages Your Money
05-10097, ICN 468634,
Understand what it means to have a representative payee help you manage your Social Security benefits.
Overpayments
05-10098, ICN 468636,
Learn why you may be paid too much in benefits and how to repay.
Nutrition Assistance Program
05-10100, ICN 468650,
Get information about various nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Facts
05-10101, ICN 468655,
Get an overview of the food stamp program (now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), find out who can get it and how and where to apply.
Foreign Workers And Social Security Numbers
05-10107,
Learn about Social Security's policy on issuing Social Security numbers to foreign workers who are authorized to work in the United States.
Review Of Your Eligibility For Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs: Some Things You Should Know
05-10111, ICN 444780,
Social Security may contact beneficiaries currently receiving Extra Help to review their status and ensure their eligibility for Extra Help.
What You Can Do Online
05-10121, ICN 444812,
Get the web address for the online services available from Social Security.
What You Can Do If You Think Your Medicare Income-Related Premium Is Incorrect
05-10125, ICN 444820,
Find out how you can ask for a new decision without having to file an appeal.
What Every Woman Should Know
05-10127, ICN 480067,
Learn about valuable Social Security program information, such as who is eligible for various benefits and the importance of reporting income properly.
What Prisoners Need To Know
05-10133, ICN 468767,
Find out how to apply for or get Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits reinstated after release from jail, prison or certain other public institutions.
Your Payments While You Are Outside The United States
05-10137, ICN 480085,
Learn about special reporting responsibilities for Social Security beneficiaries living outside the United States.
The Appeals Process (For Disability Claims In The Following Areas: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, North And West Los Angeles, California)
05-10141,
Learn how the disability appeals process is a little different in Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, and North and West Los Angeles, California.
When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits
05-10147, ICN 480136,
Take a look at some factors that can help you make an informed decision about the best time to retire.
What You Need To Know When You Get Social Security Disability Benefits
05-10153, ICN 480165,
Find out what you can expect from Social Security and how and when to report changes that can affect your benefits.
Special Benefits For Certain World War II Veterans
05-10157,
Find out who qualifies for these special benefits.
Special Benefits For World War II Veterans
05-10158, ICN 469042,
Find out about a special program for certain veterans of World War II.
Social Security Administration Ticket to Work program information for tribal programs and tribal nations
05-10160,
Social Security Administration Ticket to Work program information for tribal programs and tribal nations.
Agreement Between the United States and Hungary
05-10166,
The agreement between the United States and Hungary improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
Agreement Between the United States and Brazil
05-10167,
The agreement between the United States and Brazil improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
Agreement Between The United States And Chile
05-10175,
The agreement between the United States and Chile improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
Agreement Between The United States And Australia
05-10176,
The agreement between the United States and Australia improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
How International Agreements Can Help You
05-10180, ICN 480195,
Learn about the agreements the United States has made with other countries to help you avoid double taxation while working abroad and also help you qualify for future Social Security benefits.
International Students And Social Security Numbers
05-10181,
Learn about the rules that apply to international students who want a Social Security number.
Agreement Between The United States And Luxembourg
05-10183,
The agreement between the United States and the Luxembourg improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
Agreement Between The United States And Austria
05-10192,
The agreement between the United States and Austria improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
Agreement Between The United States And South Korea
05-10197,
The agreement between the United States and South Korea improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
Agreement Between The United States And The United Kingdom
05-10199,
The agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom improves Social Security protection for people who work or have worked in both countries.
How You Can Help Us Protect Your Social Security Number and Keep Your Information Safe
05-10220,
You can help Social Security protect your Social Security number and information with a few simple steps. This fact sheet explains how.
Request Your Social Security Card Online
05-10288,
Learn how you can request a replacement Social Security card online.
Your Retirement Checklist
05-10377,
When to start receiving retirement benefits is a personal decision based on your situation. Learn about factors to consider as you think about when to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits.
Monthly Wage Reporting And SSI For Sheltered Workshops
05-10501, ICN 470101,
Learn how sheltered workshops can participate in electronic monthly wage reporting and help Social Security make accurate payments to workers who get SSI.
Reporting Your Wages When You Receive SSI
05-10503, ICN 470103,
If you receive SSI and work, don’t forget to report your wages timely so your payments will be accurate.
Entering The Community After Incarceration - How We Can Help
05-10504, ICN 382004,
Find out how Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits restarted after being released from prison.
Medicare Annual Verification Notices: Frequently Asked Questions
05-10507, ICN 470110,
Find out more about income-related monthly adjustment amounts for Medicare premiums.
Understanding The Extra Help With Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
05-10508, ICN 470112,
An overview of the Extra Help available to cover the costs of a Medicare prescription drug plan and a list of factors you should consider when comparing plans.
Online Retirement Estimator
05-10510, ICN 470114,
Learn about the online Retirement Estimator, how it works and who can use it.
How To Use The Online Retirement Estimator
05-10511, ICN 470115,
Get step-by-step instructions for using the online Retirement Estimator.
U.S. Citizen/Adult -- Replacement Social Security Card
05-10512, ICN 470116,
Learn what documents you need to get a replacement card for an adult.
U.S. Citizen - Adult Name Change On Social Security Card
05-10513, ICN 470117,
Learn what documents you need to change your name on your Social Security card.
U.S. Citizen/Child -- Replacement Social Security Card
05-10514, ICN 470118,
Learn what documents you need to get a replacement card for a child.
Non-U.S. Citizen/Adult -- Replacement Social Security Card
05-10515, ICN 470119,
Learn what documents you need to get a replacement card for an adult who isn’t a U.S. citizen.
Medicare In Puerto Rico
05-10521, ICN 470134,
Puerto Rican residents can avoid penalties by asking for Medicare Part B, medical insurance, at the same time they apply for Medicare Part A.
Retire Online
05-10522, ICN 470135,
Find out how easy it is to apply online for retirement benefits.
How To Apply Online For Retirement, Spouses Or Medicare Benefits
05-10523, ICN 470140,
Get easy-to-follow instructions for using Social Security’s online benefit application.
Apply Online For Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Costs
05-10525, ICN 470142,
Learn how easy it is to apply online for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs.
Cost-Of-Living-Adjustment
05-10526,
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are adjusted to reflect the increase, if any, in the cost of living. This fact sheet explains the purpose of the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and how it is figured.
Retirement Information For Medicare Beneficiaries
05-10529, ICN 470146,
Here’s information that can help you decide when to start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits.
Apply Online for Medicare — Even if You Are Not Ready to Retire
05-10530, ICN 470147,
Learn how fast and easy it is to apply for Medicare online.
How To Apply Online For Medicare Only
05-10531, ICN 470148,
Get step-by-step instructions—complete with screen shots—on how to use the online Medicare-only benefit application.
Medicare Premiums: Rules For Higher-Income Beneficiaries
05-10536, ICN 470149,
If you have higher income, find out why you will pay an additional premium amount for Medicare Part B and Medicare prescription drug coverage.
How To Create An Online Account
05-10540, ICN 459261,
Get step-by-step instructions for creating a “my Social Security” account.
Apply Online for Disability Benefits: The most convenient way to apply for disability
05-10550, ICN 463251,
Find out about the advantages of applying online for disability benefits.
The Fastest Way To Verify Social Security and Supplemental Security Income Benefits
05-10552, ICN 463256,
Get a benefit verification letter instantly through your own account at the “my Social Security” web portal.
Getting A Replacement Social Security Card
05-10557,
This information for advocates, social service agencies and other third parties explains how to help clients get a replacement Social Security card.
How to Get Proof of Social Security Numbers or Benefits
05-10559,
Information for agencies and other organizations on how to get proof of Social Security Numbers or Benefits.
Social Security Administration’s 100% Permanent & Total Veterans Initiative
05-10565,
The Social Security Administration is launching a new initiative to provide expedited processing of disability claims filed by veterans who have a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Compensation rating of 100% Permanent & Total (P&T).
Social Security Coverage For Employees Of Foreign Governments And Instrumentalities Of Foreign Governments Working In The United States
05-10566,
Learn if your earnings are covered by Social Security if you work in the United States for a foreign government or an instrumentality of a foreign government.
The Facts about Social Security’s Disability Program
05-10570,
Learn the facts about Social Security's disability program.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
05-11000, ICN 480200,
Learn about the SSI program’s eligibility requirements, the income and resource limits and how to apply for benefits.
What You Need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18
05-11005, ICN 480260,
Learn about the age-18 redetermination, work incentives, and services that help children who receive SSI make the transition to adult life.
Your Right To Question A Decision Made On Your SSI Claim
05-11008, ICN 480246,
Find out how you can appeal a decision concerning your SSI claim.
What You Need To Know When You Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
05-11011, ICN 480265,
Learn about the rights and responsibilities of SSI recipients — what they can expect, events they must report and how to report them.
A Guide To SSI For Groups And Organizations
05-11015, ICN 480300,
This is a comprehensive explanation of SSI tailored to groups and organizations that serve or have contact with the SSI population.
Working While Disabled - A Guide To Plans For Achieving Self Support
05-11017, ICN 480302,
Learn how to develop a plan for achieving self-support while still receiving SSI benefits.
SSI For Noncitizens
05-11051, ICN 480360,
Learn more about how noncitizens may be eligible for SSI.
You May Be Able to Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
05-11069, ICN 480390,
Find out who is eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income program benefits.
SSI In Nevada
05-11106,
Learn about the money the state of Nevada adds to federal SSI payments each month.
SSI In Hawaii
05-11108,
Learn about the money the state of Hawaii adds to federal SSI payments each month.
SSI In California
05-11125,
Learn about the money the state of California adds to federal SSI payments each month.
SSI In Vermont
05-11128,
Learn about the money the state of Vermont adds to federal SSI payments each month.
SSI In New Jersey
05-11148,
Learn about the money the state of New Jersey adds to federal SSI payments each month.
SSI In Pennsylvania
05-11150,
Learn about the money the state of Pennsylvania adds to federal SSI payments each month.
SSI In The District Of Columbia
05-11162,
Learn about the money the District of Columbia adds to federal SSI payments each month.
SSI In Rhode Island
05-11164,
Learn about the money the state of Rhode Island adds to federal SSI payments each month.
How Religious Exemptions Work
17-018,
Learn about how some people may request a religious exemption from paying SECA or FICA taxes if they are members of a religious sect opposed to receiving payments made because of disability, death, or old age/retirement.
Red Book
64-030, ICN 436900,
The Red Book is a general reference tool designed to provide a working knowledge of these provisions. We write the Red Book primarily for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve persons with disabilities. We also expect that applicants and beneficiaries will use it as a self-help guide.
Blue Book
64-039,
This edition of Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, also known as the Blue Book, has been specially prepared to provide physicians and other health professionals with an understanding of the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration. It explains how each program works, and the kinds of information a health professional can furnish to help ensure sound and prompt decisions on disability claims.
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
64-107,
Get general information about options available to ESRD patients.
Why You Should Have Your Hearing By Video
70-067, ICN 443300,
If you are getting ready for a hearing before an administrative law judge, Social Security offers an efficient method using new technology—video hearings. With video hearings, we can make the hearing more convenient for you. Often an appearance by video hearing can be scheduled faster than an in-person appearance.
Electronic Services For Appointed Representatives Hearings and Appeals
70-070, ICN 443200,
Appointed representatives can access their clients' electronic claim folders (eFolders) pending at the hearing level via a secured website.
Your Right To An Administrative Law Judge Hearing And Appeals Council Review Of Your Social Security Case
70-10281, ICN 443200,
If you are eligible for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income Benefits, we want to make sure that you get them on time and in the right amount. After we decide whether or not you are eligible for benefits, or that we will stop your benefits, or change the amount, we send you a letter explaining our decision. If you do not agree with our decision, you have the right to appeal it. When you ask for an appeal, Social Security may review the entire decision, including those parts which were favorable to you.