Social Security Publications

Learn how easy it is to apply online for Extra Help with Medicare prescription drug plan costs.

Find out about a special program for certain veterans of World War II.

Find out who qualifies for these special benefits.

Find out what you can expect from Social Security, what your reporting responsibilities are and how to report changes that could affect benefits.

Find out what work credits are, how they're earned and just how many you'll need to get benefits.

Learn about the formula used to calculate Social Security retirement benefits and take advantage of a worksheet to help you estimate your retirement benefits.

Learn how Social Security determines a person's progress under the Ticket to Work program and how earnings affect benefits.

Get a current schedule for Social Security and SSI benefit payments in an easy-to-read calendar format.

Learn how workers in a nonprofit organization can pay Social Security and Medicare taxes and earn entitlement to benefits.

Get an overview of all Social Security programs and Medicare.

A guide to what self-employed people need to know about Social Security credits, how to figure net earnings and how to report earnings.

Learn about the money the state of Pennsylvania adds to federal SSI payments each month.

Learn about the money the state of New York adds to federal SSI payments each month.

Learn about the money the state of Hawaii adds to federal SSI payments each month.

Get a benefit verification letter instantly through your own account at the “my Social Security” web portal.