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Social Security - What You Can Do Online

Describes the many online services available from the Social Security Administration (SSA), including applying for benefits, finding out if you qualify for benefits and estimating your future benefits.

The State of 21st Century Financial Incentives for Americans with Disabilities

This report, released on August 11, 2008 by the National Council on Disabilities (NCD), describes financial incentives affecting people with disabilities and presents research findings in key areas such as education and health care. The report also suggests several strategies for securing meaningful employment, career advancement and benefits needed for daily living and accommodations. The complete report can be downloaded in .pdf format.

Economic Stimulus Payments: Information for Recipients of Social Security Benefits

Information regarding IRS economic stimulus payments for people who receive Social Security retirement or disability benefits.

Economic Stimulus Package Will Benefit Some Veterans

Veterans who last year received disability compensation, pensions or survivors' benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may be entitled to an economic stimulus payment of at least $300. To qualify, veterans must file a tax return for 2007, even if they aren't normally required to file. Information about claiming the economic stimulus payment is available in Package 1040A-3 from the IRS.

Social Security Administration's (SSA) Program Rules Home Page

Information on SSA's current program rules include the law, regulations, Commissioner rulings and employee operating instructions.
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