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It's not as if there were a dearth of information about Social Security. The Social Security Administration's own regularly updated Social Security Handbook runs 676 pages and includes a 70-page index. And though obtaining publications from the Government Printing Office should not be a barrier, it sometimes is for some libraries. For those looking for accessible, understandable assistance, attorney and former Social Security claims representative Tomkiel has distilled details about how Social Security is administered and what benefits are available for whom into clearly presented, easy-to-locate explanations. Though their shelf life may be limited, books on topics such as this that are both authoritative and relatively inexpensive make valuable acquisitions. David Rouse --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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For those looking for accessible assistance in using and understanding Social Security benefits, attorney and former Social Security claims representative Stanley Tomkiel cuts through some of the more complex issues and explains the benefits in a clear and concise manner.

Included in this new edition are changes in the disability benefits schedule, explanation of the criteria used for working after retirement and still being able to collect Social Security benefits and example situations for easy understanding of complex regulations. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 321 pages
  • Publisher: Sphinx Publishing Inc; 3rd edition (October 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1572481684
  • ISBN-13: 978-1572481688
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.7 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #892,658 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Try Common Cents, November 19, 1999
Very helpful if you are looking for a simple guide to benefits, but if you want more commentary on issues, books recommended by socialsecurity.org might be more informative.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Reference on Basic Law and Procedures, December 19, 2000
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Tomkiel has written a good reference for non-lawyers on the basics of Social Security law and how it is administered. It goes into some detail, so if you are looking for something light and breezy, it may be a bit much. But if you want to know what benefits are available, who is eligible for them, and how they are calculated, this book will fill the bill nicely.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Review of The Social Security Benefits Handbook, January 9, 2003
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I found this book not to be a good investment. It is an extraction of certain SSA publications, all available in user-friendly format at the official SSA website. The major drawback is that the tables of values for benefits and earnings limits stop at the year 2002. The edition I received in January, 2003 is the third edition dated May, 2002. While the content is current to 2002 and the SSA regulations may not have changed substantially, it is not helpful for referencing 2003 numbers and beyond.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inquiring Mind Need Some Answers
Yes i'm writing to get some info on how can i get ssi for my daughter,her father is deceased and has been since my daughter was 3 months old she's 11 now and her grandfater is... Read more
Published on August 28, 1999

2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
Sakes alive, I was bored out of my skull. I don't know what I was thinking when I bought this book. Read more
Published on July 21, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars SOUNDS GOOD
BUT DOSE THE BOOK HAVE ANYTHING ON SSI?? PLEASE LET ME KNOW SOON THANKS PAM
Published on May 24, 1999 by pam (smokeybear407@prodigy.net)

3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but does not teach you how to win cases!
This book is nice for those looking for a brief overview of the disability program. For detailed info, I would suggest any of the materials from Disability Associates. Read more
Published on February 23, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Update from previous review
I applaude Mr. Tomkiel for taking the time to respond to my question regarding the accuracy of one piece of information in his latest book. Read more
Published on December 9, 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Updated review of this book
Mr. Tomkiel was kind enough to respond to my concerns regarding his text comments on SSI prorating. He indicated in his note that he had again researched the issue of SSI... Read more
Published on December 3, 1998

2.0 out of 5 stars The SSA disagrees with Chapter 803.1 prorating
It appears that Mr. Tomkiel's comments on prorating are incorrect based on several conversations with the SSA. Read more
Published on November 1, 1998

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