If you have not received one in the mail, you can get a personalized Request for Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement by calling Social Security at 800-772-1213. Complete the appropriate paperwork and receive a complete earnings history along with estimates of your benefits for early retirement, full retirement and when you reach age 70. You can get recorded information 24 hours a day by calling Social Security's toll-free number: 800-772-1213. Service representatives are available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., E.S.T., Monday through Friday. The following are just a few of the publications available free of charge:

• Social Security — Basic Facts (Publication No. 05-10080)
• Social Security — Understanding the Benefits (Publication No. 05-10024)
• Retirement Benefits (Publication No. 05-10035)
• Disability Benefits (Publication No. 05-10029)
• Medicare (Publication No. 05-10043)
• Supplemental Security Income (Publication No. 05-11000)
• Survivor's Benefits (Publication No. 05-10084)
• Your Taxes . . . What They're Paying for . . . Where the Money Goes (Publication No. 05-10010)
• Your Number and Card (Publication No. 05-10002)

You can also access Social Security information on the Internet at www.ssa.gov. Information includes:

• Social Security e-news, a free electronic newsletter. Go to www.ssa.gov/enews and select the monthly newsletter and any of 10 subjects for regular updates. You will receive the newsletter by e-mail. The newsletter can help you keep up with changes in Social Security programs that may affect you and your family.
• The Social Security Retirement Planner will let you compute estimates of your future Social Security benefits online. And you can get important information on factors affecting your retirement benefits, such as military service, household earnings, and federal employment.
• Other valuable information, such as the location of the nearest Social Security offices, copies of publications, and copies of your Form 1099 benefit statement showing the benefits you received during the year.

Helpful Links

Social Security Administration: www.ssa.gov
This site provides the most current information and up-to-date services to help you understand the history, benefits, and financing of our Social Security system.
National Council on Disability (NCD): www.ncd.gov
NCD's overall purpose is to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities.
Medicare www.Medicare.gov   
If you're looking for information specific to Medicare, visit the official Website. Who is eligible to receive Medicare? What does Medicare cover? Find out!