Registration Requirements For Direct Payments To Representatives
05-10001,
Find out what attorneys and other representatives need to know to get paid directly from a claimant's past-due benefits.
Publications (En español)
Your Social Security Number And Card
05-10002,
Find out who needs a Social Security number and how to get one.
Update
05-10003,
This fact sheet provides new and useful information for the current year's Social Security taxes, benefits, and other factors of eligibility.
Social Security Protects Your Investment
05-10004,
Learn how we identify suspected fraud, waste, or abuse.
What You Need To Know About Misleading Advertising
05-10005,
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,
Get a quick overview of the most important features of the Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare programs.
Government Pension Offset
05-10007,
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,
Certain family members of the deceased 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.
Employer Responsibilities When Hiring Foreign Workers
05-10011,
This pub describes employers responsibilities when hiring foreign workers.
How to Apply for Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance During Your Special Enrollment Period
05-10012,
Learn the rules about the Medicare Part B Special Enrollment Period, how to apply and what happens if you don't enroll in one.
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,
Learn how military personnel earn Social Security credits and other general information about Social Security benefits.
How Workers' Compensation And Other Disability Payments May Affect Your Benefits
05-10018,
Find out how workers' compensation and other public disability benefits may reduce your Social Security benefits.
Household Workers
05-10021,
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,
Learn 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,
Find out why it is important to get a Social Security number for your child.
Understanding the Benefits
05-10024,
Get an overview of all Social Security programs and Medicare.
A Guide For Farmers, Growers And Crew Leaders
05-10025,
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 and your own as well.
Benefits For Children With Disabilities
05-10026,
Learn about the special benefits available for children with disabilities and certain eligibility requirements.
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,
People with disabilities can get basic information on Social Security benefits.
Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors
05-10030,
Find out how you can receive expedited processing of your disability claim from us if you became disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001.
Schedule of Social Security Payments - Calendar 2026
05-10031-2026,
Get a current schedule for Social Security and SSI benefit payments in an easy-to-read calendar format.
Schedule of Social Security Payments - Calendar 2025
05-10031-2025,
Get a current schedule for Social Security and SSI benefit payments in an easy-to-read calendar format.
Schedule of Social Security Payments - Calendar 2024
05-10031-2024,
Get a current schedule for Social Security and SSI benefit payments in an easy-to-read calendar format.
Online Services From www.ssa.gov - Apply for Retirement, Disability, Medicare And So Much More!
05-10032,
Learn about the convenient and secure online services available from Social Security.
Social Security's Electronic Wage Reporting (Forms W-2)
05-10034,
If you run a business, make Employer W-2 Filing Instructions & Information your first stop for information on W-2s, electronic filing and verifying Social Security numbers.
Retirement
05-10035,
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 "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,
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,
Find out how your Social Security benefits could be affected if you're eligible for a pension from work not covered by us.
Use Electronic Records Express to Send Records Related to Disability Claims
05-10046,
Discover the advantages of submitting disability claims electronically.
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,
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,
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.
Your Right To Question The Decision Made On Your Claim
05-10058,
Learn more about how you can appeal a Social Security decision when you disagree with the findings.
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,
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,
If you receive disability benefits and want to work, learn how you can take advantage of the Ticket to Work program and 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,
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,
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,
Learn how to prevent identity theft and what you can do if you fall victim to these criminals.
Employment Networks In Social Security's Ticket To Work Program
05-10065,
Find out how people with a qualifying disability can get vocational rehabilitation, employment, and other support services from public and private providers, employers, and other organizations.
How Work Affects Your Benefits
05-10069,
Find out how your retirement benefits can increase or decrease if you work after receiving benefits.
Your Retirement Benefit: How It's Determined
05-10070,
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,
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,
Receiving Social Security electronic payment 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,
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,
Learn more about your right to have a representative, such as an attorney, to help you do business with Social Security.
A Guide For Representative Payees
05-10076,
Find out what you need to know when you are appointed as representative for someone else's Social Security benefits and SSI payments.
What You Need To Know When You Get Retirement Or Survivors Benefits
05-10077,
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,
Check your earnings record to make sure your earnings have been properly reported to Social Security. You and your family may not receive the right amount of benefits if all your wages are not shown on your record.
Survivors Benefits
05-10084,
Get specific information about survivors benefits: who is eligible; how to apply; and how benefits are figured.
Benefits For Children
05-10085,
Many children are eligible for benefits because one or both of their parents are living with a disability, retired or deceased.
A Special Examination Is Needed For Your Disability Claim
05-10087,
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.
New Numbers For Domestic Violence Victims
05-10093,
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,
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,
Learn about Social Security's policy on issuing Social Security numbers to noncitizens.
When A Representative Payee Manages Your Money
05-10097,
Understand what it means to have a representative payee help you manage your Social Security benefits.
Overpayments
05-10098,
Learn why you may be paid too much in benefits and how to repay.
Nutrition Assistance Program
05-10100,
Get information about various nutrition programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Facts
05-10101,
Get an overview of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, find out if you qualify, and how 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.
What You Can Do Online - www.ssa.gov
05-10121,
Get the website address for Social Security's online services.
What You Can Do If You Think Your Medicare Income-Related Premium Is Incorrect
05-10125,
Find out how you can ask for a new decision without having to file an appeal.
What Every Woman Should Know
05-10127,
Learn valuable information about women and their eligibility to benefits under the Social Security program.
What Prisoners Need To Know
05-10133,
Find out how to apply for or get Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits reinstated after being released from jail, prison, or certain other public institutions.
Your Payments While You Are Outside The United States
05-10137,
Learn about special reporting responsibilities for Social Security beneficiaries living outside the United States.
When To Start Receiving Retirement Benefits
05-10147,
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,
Find out what you can expect from Social Security and how and when to report changes that can affect your benefits.
Special Benefits For World War II Veterans
05-10158,
Find out about a special program for certain veterans of World War II.
The Ticket to Work Program and Becoming a Tribal Employment Network
05-10160,
Social Security's Ticket to Work program information for tribal programs and tribal nations.
How International Agreements Can Help You
05-10180,
Learn about the agreements between the United States and other countries to help you avoid double taxation while working abroad, and 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.
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.
Changing your name and need an updated Social Security card?
05-10352,
Learn how to update your Social Security card after a name change.
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.
Who do I contact - Social Security or Medicare?
05-10500,
Get the right information from the right resource. This factsheet provides links to SSA and Medicare webpages with the information you need.
Monthly Wage Reporting And SSI For Sheltered Workshops
05-10501,
Learn how sheltered workshops can participate in electronic monthly wage reporting and how SSI recipients can get accurate payments.
Reporting Your Wages When You Receive SSI
05-10503,
If you receive SSI and work, don't forget to report your wages timely to receive the correct payment amount.
Re-Entering The Community After Incarceration - How We Can Help
05-10504,
Find out how Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits start again after being released from prison.
Information for Funeral Homes
05-10505,
This publication provides funeral homes with an overview of benefits survivors may be eligible for after the death of a loved one.
Medicare Annual Verification Notices: Frequently Asked Questions
05-10507,
Find out more about income-related monthly adjustment amounts for Medicare premiums.
Understanding The Extra Help With Your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
05-10508,
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.
U.S. Citizen/Adult - Replacement Social Security Card
05-10512,
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,
Learn what documents you need to change your name on your Social Security card.
U.S. Citizen/Child - Replacement Social Security Card
05-10514,
Learn what documents you need to get a replacement card for a child.
Non-U.S. Citizen/Adult - Replacement Social Security Card
05-10515,
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,
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,
Find out how easy it is to apply online for retirement benefits.
How To Apply Online For Retirement, Spouses Or Medicare Benefits
05-10523,
Get easy-to-follow instructions for using Social Security's online benefit application.
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,
This guide provides 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,
Learn how fast and easy it is to apply for Medicare online.
How To Apply Online For Medicare Only
05-10531,
Get step-by-step instructions on using the online Medicare-only benefit application, complete with screenshots.
How To Create An Online Account
05-10540,
Get step-by-step instructions for creating a personal “my Social Security” account.
Apply Online for Disability Benefits: The most convenient way to apply for disability
05-10550,
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,
Get a benefit verification letter instantly using your personal my Social Security account.
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.
Frequently Accessed Online Services
05-10669,
Learn about online service options that don't require a visit to a Social Security office. This fact sheet includes brief descriptions, webpage links, and QR codes you can use if reading this fact sheet in print.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
05-11000,
Learn about the eligibility requirements to get SSI.
Fact Sheet: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
05-11001,
Learn about the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
Fact Sheet: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
05-11002,
This is an overview of Supplemental Security Income.
Are You Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
05-11003,
This new publication is a factsheet to inform the public about SSI eligibility.
What You Need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18
05-11005,
Learn about the age-18 redetermination, work incentives, and services that helps children who receive SSI make the transition to adulthood.
What You Need To Know When You Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
05-11011,
Learn about SSI recipients' rights and responsibilities - what they can expect, events they must report, and how to report them.
A Guide To SSI For Groups And Organizations
05-11015,
This is a comprehensive explanation of SSI tailored to groups and organizations that serve or have contact with the SSI population.
SSI For Noncitizens
05-11051,
Learn the eligibility requirements for noncitizens to qualify for SSI.
You May Be Able to Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
05-11069,
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.
Supplemental Security Income (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.
Understanding Supplemental Security Income
17-008,
Learn about Supplemental Security Income eligibility requirements.
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.
Survivors Benefits for Same-Sex Partners and Spouses
17-019,
This fact sheet explains how more same-sex partners may qualify for survivors benefits under an agreement for Ely v. Saul and Thornton v. Commissioner of Social Security.
Sickle Cell Disease and the Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Adults
60-003,
Learn about the disability application and evaluation process, including tips and examples, for adults with Sickle Cell Disease.
Sickle Cell Disease and the Social Security Disability Evaluation Process for Children
60-004,
Learn about the disability application and evaluation process, including tips and examples to help in navigating the process, for children with Sickle Cell Disease.
Sickle Cell Disease: A Guide for Health Professionals on Providing Medical Evidence for Social Security Disability Claims
60-005,
Information for health professionals about the Social Security disability evaluation process and the kinds of medical evidence we need to evaluate disability for individuals with sickle cell disease.
Red Book
64-030,
The Red Book provides information on Social Security and SSI disability. It is written primarily for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with a qualifying disability. We also expect applicants and beneficiaries to 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.
Adult Disability Starter Kit
64-110,
Learn how to get ready for your disability interview or online application with a checklist, an optional worksheet to help you gather information, and a fact sheet with answers to questions.
Child Disability Starter Kit
64-112,
Learn how to get ready for the child disability interview or Child Disability Report with a checklist, an optional worksheet to help you gather information, and a fact sheet with answers to questions.
Qualifying for Benefit Continuation After You Turn 18
64-118,
Information about the age-18 redetermination process.
What Resources and Services Are Available to Help You Earn Money?
64-119,
Contact information for resources and providers who can help the beneficiary earn income.
How Can Work Incentives Help You Receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid While Working?
64-120,
Information about work incentives helping beneficiary receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid while working.
What You Need to Know About Earning Money and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
64-121,
Information about Social Security work incentives to assist beneficiaries with increasing their income.
Turning 18
64-122,
Information about what happens to the beneficiary's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) when they turn 18.
Resources for Work Equals Success for Me!
64-123,
List of resources and programs to help the beneficiary prepare to work.
Social Security Disability and Veterans Affairs Disability - How Do They Compare?
64-125,
Learn about the differences between the disability programs administered by the Social Security Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Tip Sheet: Preparing for a Telehealth Consultative Examination (CE)
64-126,
Learn about Attending a Telehealth Consultative Examination.
Electronic Services For Appointed Representatives Hearings and Appeals
70-070,
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,
If you are eligible for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income Benefits, we want to make sure you get them on time and in the right amount. After we decide your benefit eligibility, we will either stop your benefits or change the amount, and we will send you a letter explaining our decision. If you disagree 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.
How to Attend Your Hearing
80-102,
When you request a hearing with an administrative law judge, there are four ways that you may appear at a hearing in person at one of our offices, by audio using a telephone, by agency video at one of our offices, or by online video using a personal electronic device. Before we schedule the hearing, we will give you the opportunity to object to appearing by audio, by agency video, or both, and to let us know if you would like to attend by online video.