Social security handbook table of contents preface 1 overview of the social security system 2 becoming insured 3 cash retirement and auxiliary benefits special age 72 payments 4 survivors benefits 5 cash disability benefits and related disability protection 6 factors in evaluating disability 7 figuring the cash benefit rate 8 who are employees 9 special coverage . The social security benefits handbook is available in print sourcebooks 5th ed also available in print is the social security answer book a collection of 200 frequently asked questions with straightforward answers they can be purchased in bookstores or by clicking on the picture ads to buy them from amazon. This handbook provides information on topics such as how social security programs are administered who is and isnt covered under the insurance programs how claims are processed what benefits are included and how to obtain more information about social security policies