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1986	Benefits Administration Letter

Number:96-708	Date: October 4, 1996

SUBJECT

Availability of the SSA Handbook

Purpose

The purpose of this letter is to notify agencies of the availability of the Social Security Handbook.

What is it?

The Social Security Handbook summarizes information about the Social Security programs and contains brief descriptions of related programs administered by other agencies. It was created to be a readable, easy to understand reference tool for the very complex Social Security programs and services.

How can I

purchase a

copy?

This Handbook is on sale at the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), Washington, DC. 20402-9328.

•	Cost:	$28.00

•	Inventory #: 017-070-00472-5

Additional information

For additional information contact GPO on the numbers below:

•	Phone number (202) 512-1800

•	FAX number (202) 512-2264

Mary M. Sugar, Chief

Agency Services Division