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A complete directory to all of the information pamphlets and factsheets that SSA publishes on its benefits programs including: Retirement, Disability, Medicare, Supplemental Security Income, Survivors benefits, and information about your Social Security Number are available at Social Security Benefit Publications.

You may download and print our publications from your personal computer. Social Security also has another way to send public information. You can request information documents from Social Security through SSA's Fax Catalog. Documents include fact sheets about various aspects of Social Security programs and actuarial reports. If you have a touch-tone phone and access to a FAX machine, you can use our FAX Catalog. Call toll-free, 1-888-475-7000, to get an index or request copies of publications. When you call, a voice menu leads you through the steps to receive your information. When you call, you must know the FAX number where you will receive the information.

This information is available at Fax Catalog.

If you want large quantities of SSA publications, you can send a written request to:

Social Security Administration
Office of Supply and Warehouse Management
239 Supply Building
6301 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235

The phone number for the Public Information Distribution Center is (410) 965-2039. You can also reach them via fax at (410) 965-2037 or email them at OPLM.OSWM.RPT.Orders@ssa.gov.

You may also call our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 and request any pamphlets you desire. Our representatives will be glad to assist you.  People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday.