The Red Book

A Guide to Work Incentives and Employment Supports


The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.

  • Red Book Online

    View the Online version of the Red Book.

  • Download the Red Book

    SSA Publication No. 64-030, (Red Book), August 2023, ICN 436900
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    See what changes have taken effect this year.

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