Overview of the Social Security system -- Becoming insured -- Cash retirement and auxiliary benefits ; special age 72 payments -- Survivors benefits -- Cash disability benefits and related disability protection -- Factors in evaluating disability -- Figuring the cash benefit rate -- Who are employees? -- Special coverage provisions -- State and local employment -- Are you self-employed? -- Net earnings from self-employment -- Wages -- Earnings records and tax reports -- Filing a claim -- Representative payees -- Evidence required to establish right to benefits -- Reduction or nonpayment of Social Security benefits -- Underpayments and overpayments -- Determinations and administrative review process -- Supplemental Security Income -- Black lung benefits -- Other benefit programs -- Health insurance protection (Medicare) -- Medicare income-related monthly adjustment amount -- Extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs -- Special veterans benefits.
Summary:
This Handbook provides information on topics such as how Social Security programs are administered, who is and isn't covered under the insurance programs, how claims are processed, what benefits are included, and how to obtain more information about Social Security policies.
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