1. Social Security Administration
I. Carl Robinson
Public Affairs Specialist
Trenton, NJ

2. Social Security Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Disability Benefits
Survivor Benefits
Medicare Entitlement
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
notes

3. Who Gets Benefits from Social Security?
54 million people
4.6 million
Widows/ Widowers
7.8 million Disabled Workers, 1.9 million Dependents
1.9 million
Children of Deceased Workers
33.7 million Retired Workers
2.9 million Dependents
2/2009

4. History - Social Security’s Programs
1935
Retirement Insurance
1939
Survivors Insurance
1956
Disability Insurance

5. 1965 1972 2003 Other Programs Medicare Supplemental Security Income
Medicare Prescription Plan

6. U.S. Birth Rate
Children Per Woman

7. Who Pays for Social Security?
Workers
&
Employers
Payments to
Beneficiaries

8. Who Can Get Survivors Benefits?
Widow or Widower:
Reduced benefits at age 60
If disabled as early as age 50
At any age if caring for child under 16 or disabled
Divorced widows/widowers may qualify
Your Child if:
Not married under age 18 (under 19 if still in high school)
Not married and disabled before age 22

9. Social Security’s Disability Definition:
A medical condition preventing substantial
work for at least 12 months, or expected to
result in death. The determination also
considers age, education & work experience.

10. You Need to Work to Earn Social Security Credits
Each $1,120 in earnings
gives you one credit
You can earn a maximum
of 4 credits per year
Example: To earn 4 credits in 2011, you must earn at least $4,480. Earning 40 credits throughout your working life will qualify you for a retirement benefit.

11. Social Security Disability
If you become disabled… Then you generally need: Before age years of work during the three-year period ending with the quarter your disability began Age 24 but before age 31 Work during half the time for the period after you turn 21 and ending with the quarter you became disabled Age 31 or older Five years of work out of the last 10 year period

12. Importance of Social Security
to Young Americans

13. Importance of Social Security
to Young Americans
Almost 3 in 10 of today’s 20-year-olds will
become disabled before reaching age 67
About 1 in 7 of today’s 20-year-olds will
die prior to age 67

15. What You May Need When Applying for Social Security Benefits?
Social Security number for each applicant
Proof of age (birth certificate)
Latest W-2 or self-employment tax return
Earnings estimate
Bank information for direct deposit
Information about marriages/divorces/children
Information about military or railroad service

16. Types of Child Beneficiaries
Minor Children
Student’s age 18 or 19 (if still in High School)
Disabled adult children (disabled prior to age 22)

17. Relationship Types
Natural Child
Adopted Child
Stepchild
Grandchild

18. Garnishment Orders
Garnishment orders (IWO’s) must come from: a Court of competent jurisdiction, an Authorized Official pursuant to an order of the Court, or Authorized State Child Support Enforcement Agency.
Social Security cannot take action on garnishment orders if they are delivered in a method not in accordance with State Law.

19. What Benefits Can Be Garnished
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a needs based program. Child Support and/or Alimony payments cannot be garnished from SSI benefits.
Social Security Disability and /or Retirement benefits can be garnished for Child Support and/or Alimony payments.

20. garnishment order reminders
Include the order identifier and/or case number on order. Social Security cannot use a social security number alone.
Indicate whether it is an initial order or an amended order.
Excluding this information may cause delays in processing garnishment orders.

21. Social Security’s Online Services
Retirement & Disability Applications
Apply for Extra Help
Retirement/Survivors/Disability Planner
Change of Address
Medicare Card Replacements
Request a Benefit Verification Letter
Start or Change Direct Deposit