Home Page
Fast Facts
Frequently Asked Questions

15. PEBES


15.1 Is it possible that the Social Security Administration could send out a statement to citizens annually advising them of what they have paid and an idea of what might be expected in benefits?

The Social Security Administration now sends out such statements if a worker request them. These are called Personalized Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statements (PEBES) It is gearing up to send such statements to everyone. The law requires that SSA send such statements annually, starting in 2000.

Fast Facts National Dialogue Home Page Project Information Briefing Book