Program Policy Documents

This page contains links to Social Security Laws, Regulations, Rulings, program policy and procedure documents.

1. The Compilation of the Social Security Laws — The full text of the Social Security Act, as Amended, and selected provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, prepared for use of the House Ways and Means Committee.

2. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 20, Parts 400-499 — Federal regulations dealing with Social Security.

3. The Social Security Handbook — A summary of Social Security laws and procedures, written for the use of the general public.

4. Social Security Rulings

5. The Program Operations Manual System (POMS) — SSA's primary manual of policy and procedures for the Agency's field personnel.

6. The Hearings, Appeals, and Litigation Law Manual (HALLEX) — operating procedures used by the Office of Hearings and Appeals for handling appeals of Agency decisions