Social Security Handbook : overview of Social Security programs, 2012.

Includes index.

Overview of the Social Security system -- Becoming insured -- Cash retirement and auxiliary benefits ; special age 72 payments -- Survivor's 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 Part B income-related monthly adjustment amount -- Extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs -- Special veterans benefits.

Presents information about the benefit programs provided by the Social Security Administration.