Social Security Laws and Regulations

http://www.ssa.gov/regulations/index.htm


Online Social Security Handbook - A Basic guide to the Social Security Programs

Compilation of Social Security Laws -- the full text of the Social Security Act, as amended, and selected provisions of the Internal Revenue Code 

Code of Federal Regulations for Social Security

SSI Law and Regulations Finder -- specific references to Supplemental Security Income law and regulations

Program Operations Manual System (POMS) 
The POMS is a primary source of information used by Social Security employees to process claims for Social Security benefits. The public version of POMS is identical to the version used by Social Security employees except that it does not include internal data entry and sensitive content instructions.

Disability Evaluation Under Social Security 

Medical criteria for evaluating Social Security disability claims 
General Information | Evidentiary Requirements |
Listing of Impairments | Adult Listings | Childhood Listings



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