Social Security Presentation
Kevin
P. Barry & John J. Hernandez
May
28, 2003
Social Security Administration:
SSA Web Site
http://www.ssa.gov/ or http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
The Social Security Administration (SSA) promotes the nation’s economic security through administering America’s major income support payments for older Americans, Americans
with disabilities, and their dependents. SSA manages the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) programs, universally known as Social Security. SSA also runs the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for low-income aged and disabled persons. In addition, the agency provides services that support Medicare on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This web site provides links to a wealth of data and documentation for researchers, employers, advocates, and the press, as well as beneficiaries.
Office of Policy
The Office of Policy serves as the SSA's focal point for, policy analysis and research, evaluation, and statistics. This office is responsible for analysis and research on policy initiatives for the OASDI and SSI programs. Staff study the effects of those programs and of changes to them on individuals, the economy, and program solvency.
Office of the Chief Actuary
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OACT/
Responsibilities of the Office of the Chief Actuary include reviewing the balance between future benefit liabilities and future tax collections, and recommending changes that would improve the financial status of the OASDI and SSI programs. In addition, SSA's actuaries evaluate the cost impact of the many proposals to change these programs and monitor their financial operations.
State Statistics
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/quickfacts/state_stats/
Provides access to fact sheets with OASDI, SSI, and earnings and employment data arranged by state and region in HTML and PDF formats. There is one fact sheet for each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Social Security Program Rules Home Page
http://www.ssa.gov/regulations/
This page provides convenient access to current program rules, including a compilation of Social Security law, regulations, Commissioner rulings, and employee operating instructions.
A Glossary of Social Security Terms
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/glossary.html
A handy tool for translating complicated Social Security terminology.
Other Related Federal Sites:
Seniors.gov
One of many Federal web portals from Firstgov, this site is designed to empower senior citizens to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location via the Internet.
Disability Info.gov
http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
Another Federal portal, this site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including civil rights, education, employment, housing, health, income support, technology, transportation, and community life.
Related New Jersey Government Web Sites:
NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
http://www.state.nj.us/health/
Division of Senior Benefits and Utilization Management
http://www.state.nj.us/health/seniorbenefits/
NJ Department of Labor
Social Security Administration Publications:
Social Security Bulletin
1938-2000 in Firestone HD7123 .A39
Current issues in U.S. Docs SSA 1.22:
ASI (1973-1995) 4742-1 and ASI (1995-2003) 9952-1
http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/
Produced by Social Security Administration's Office of Research, Evaluation and Statistics, the Bulletin presents the results of the agency's research and statistics program covering such topics as the economic status of the aged, disability programs, and overviews of the nation's income-security system. The articles are heavy with statistics and statistical analysis, with some done for historical purposes and others done for future projections or analysis of current data. Published quarterly.
Social Security Bulletin Annual Statistical Supplement
1955-2000 in Firestone HD7123 .A39 Suppl.
1996-1999 in U.S. Docs SSA 1.22/2:
ASI (1973-1994) 4744-3, and ASI (1995-2002) 9954-5
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/supplement/
The annual supplement to the Bulletin includes more than 250 statistical tables that provide comprehensive data on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. The data cover such aspects of the programs as beneficiary counts, amounts of benefits, and the status of the trust funds. The tables also contain data on related social insurance and welfare programs. Narrative sections describe the programs' legislative history.
Social Security Handbook
SSA 1.8/3:
http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/
One of numerous publications about Social Security programs, the Handbook is a readable, easy to understand resource for the very complex world of Social Security programs and services. It also contains brief descriptions of related programs administered by other agencies.
Social Security Programs Throughout the World
SSA 1.24:
ASI (1973-1994) 4746-4 and ASI (1995-2002) 9954-4
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/data_alpha.html#S
This publication provides a cross-national comparison of the social security systems in 172 countries. It summarizes the five main social insurance programs in those countries: old-age, disability, and survivors; sickness and maternity; work injury; unemployment; and family allowances. Now published in four regional volumes (Europe, Asia and the Pacific, Africa, and the Americas), one every 6 months. Currently available are volumes for Europe and Asia & the Pacific.
Social Security Programs in the United States
Latest edition is 1997, online only. Some earlier editions are in U.S. Docs & Firestone.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/progdesc/sspus/
This publication presents a comprehensive picture of the vast network of programs under the Social Security Act and how they operate. The programs are grouped into four major areas: social insurance, health insurance and health services, assistance programs, and programs for specific groups (such as veterans, government employees, and railroad workers).
Income of the Population 55 or Older
SSA 1.30:
ASI (1977-1984) 4746-5, ASI (1983-1996) 4744-26, and ASI (1996-2002) 9954-7
http://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/inc_pop55/2000/
This biennial report provides a broad income picture of a cross section of the population aged 55 or older, with special emphasis on income of the population aged 65 or older. The tabulations focus on the major sources and amounts of income, both separately and combined, for those age groups. The source of data for this series is the March supplement of the Current Population Survey, which samples a large cross section of households in the United States each year and provides detailed information annually on income and labor force participation.
Income of the Aged Chartbook
SSA 1.2:IN 2/
ASI 1980 4748-30, ASI (1982-1995) 4744-25, and ASI (1995-2002) 9954-1
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/chartbooks/inc_aged/
This companion to Income of the Population 55 or Older highlights selected data in charts and tables that are easy to understand. The charts focus on the receipt and shares of income from Social Security, pension, assets, earnings, and public assistance, effectively illustrating the Social Security program's pivotal role in the economic security of the aged. Note: an earlier version of this publication was titled Income and Resources of the Aged.
Earnings and Employment Data for Workers Covered Under Social Security and Medicare, by State and County
SSA 1.17/3:
ASI 1989 4748-43, ASI (1992-1995) 4744-29, and ASI (1995-2002) 9954-3
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/eedata_sc/
This annual statistical report presents employment and earnings data by sex, age, and race for people in Social Security-covered employment. The tables include data on workers in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam.
Legislative History:
Stevens, Robert Bocking. Income Security. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, 1970. Firestone HD7125 .S83
This book is an effort to use official documents to tell the story of government involvement in income security, with a primary purpose of presenting a political and legislative history. It details the federal government’s role from before the New Deal, through to the Nixon administration. Pay special attention to the detailed coverage of the legislative history of the Social Security Act of 1935 (see pages 59-167).
For Congressional documents associated with the Social Security Act of 1935 and its later amendments, see Congressional Universe. Remember the session on finding pre-1979 Congressional materials!
Consult the CQ Researcher for specialized topical coverage including issue background, chronologies, recent developments, and bibliographies.
Budget Figures:
Budget of the United States Government
1936-2003 in Firestone HJ2051 .A595. Current year in SSRC Ready Reference.
http://w3.access.gpo.gov/usbudget/
View budget documents and tables in PDF and XLS formats. Find out how much money has been allocated to Social Security, estimates of future costs, and assessments of successfulness of the programs.