(SSA) Social Security Handbook

(SSA) Social Security Handbook

Social Secuity Online, January 1998

We are committed to keeping you informed of your rights and obligations under the Social Security laws. The Social Security Handbook is one of the numerous publications we provide for you. It summarizes information about the Social Security programs and contains brief descriptions of related programs administered by other agencies. It was created to be a readable, easy to understand reference tool for the very complex Social Security programs and services. Because the Social Security programs are so complex it is impossible to include information about every topic. However, we have included what we believe is the most common and helpful information.

The Handbook includes the provisions of the Social Security Act (the Act), as amended through December 31, 1996, regulations issued under the Act, and precedential case decisions (rulings). Should there be a conflict between the contents of the Handbook and the Act, Regulations and Rulings the latter take precedence. You may obtain clarification or assistance on Social Security matters at any Social Security office or by calling the Social Security toll-free telephone number, 1-800-772-1213.

If you want to purchase this Handbook and the following related publications, they are for sale at the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, D.C. 20402-9328. You may also review these publications in any Social Security Office.

Compilation of the Social Security Laws

This is a two-volume set published biennially, following the end of each congressional session.. Volume I contains the Act, as amended and selected provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Volume II contains the Appendixes of the Act, and provisions of public laws and statutes cited in the Act. It also includes other provisions of the Internal Revenue Code and public laws which affect the administration of the Social Security Act but do not amend it.

Code of Federal Regulations

This publication includes sections under Title 20, Chapter III, which cover regulations on Federal retirement, survivors, disability insurance, supplemental security income for the aged, blind, disabled, and black lung programs. Sections under Title 42, Chapter IV, cover regulations on health insurance.

The Code of Federal Regulations is compiled periodically. New regulations and amendments to regulations are published in the Federal Register.

Rulings

Social Security Rulings and Acquiescence Rulings on retirement, survivors, disability insurance, supplemental security income, and black lung programs are published on a flow basis and may be purchased individually or by annual subscription.

A Cumulative Edition is usually published at the end of each calendar year. GPO sells the Cumulative Editions for the two most recent years.

This publication is not copyrighted. Please cite the Social Security Handbook as the source of the information if reproducing in full or in part.

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Always watch for outdated information. This article first appeard in 1998. This material is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.

This information is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between you and your doctor.
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