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This publication is not approved, endorsed, or authorized by the Social Security Administration. The information contained in this publication can be found free of charge at www.ssa.gov. The Social Security Handbook: Overview of Social Security Programs provides information about Social Security programs and services, and identifies rights and obligations under the Social Security laws. This completely updated Handbook, organized by section number, is a readable, easy-to-understand reference for comprehending complex Social Security programs and services and contains information on several topics relevant to Social Security policies: ·How Social Security programs are administered ·Who is and isn't covered under retirement, survivors, disability, and hospital insurance programs ·Who is responsible for submitting the necessary evidence to support a claim ·How claims are processed by the Social Security office ·What Social Security benefits are owed to you ·How to obtain information about your rights under Social Security policy The Handbook is designed to help users understand the gray areas of the Social Security Act, and to provide critical information about rights and obligations under Social Security laws. The Handbook outlines how to: ·Protect your benefits and avoid benefit loss; ·Monitor government agencies and get information about policy changes that will affect your benefits; ·Make the most of hospital and Medicare coverage; ·Determine the amount of benefits that are subject to federal income taxes; ·Check Social Security earnings and benefits; and ·Get up-to-date news about future Social Security programs and services.

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Author:   Bernan Press
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Bernan Press
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 4.60cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   1.160kg
ISBN:  

9798892050647

Pages:   720
Publication Date:   04 September 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Preface 1. Overview of the Social Security System 2. Becoming Insured 3. Cash Retirement and Auxiliary Benefits; Special Age 72 Benefits 4. Survivors Benefits 5. Cash Disability Benefits and Related Disability Protection 6. Factors in Evaluating Disability 7. Figuring the Cash Benefit Rate 8. Who Are Employees? 9. Special Coverage Provisions 10. State and Local Employment 11. Are You Self-Employed? 12. Net Earnings From Self-Employment 13. Wages 14. Earnings Records and Tax Reports 15. Filing a Claim 16. Representative Payees 17. Evidence Required to Establish Right to Benefits 18. Reduction or Nonpayment of Social Security Benefits 19. Underpayments and Overpayments 20. Determinations and the Administrative Review Process 21. Supplemental Security Income 22. Black Lung Benefits 23. Other Benefit Programs 24. Health Insurance Protection (Medicare) 25. Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount 26. Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs 27. Special Veterans Benefits Index

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