A hearing is a formal procedure in which issues of fact or law are tried, allowing parties to present evidence and arguments. Common in legal and administrative contexts, hearings lead to final decisions or orders.
Medicare, a federal health insurance program established under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, provides basic health coverage to seniors aged 65 and over, individuals with permanent kidney failure, and those under 65 with long-term disabilities, administered by the Health Care Financing Administration with applications handled by the Social Security Administration.
The requirement for employers to report annually to the U.S. Treasury Department the names of employees who terminated employment with vested benefits, and the associated amount of these benefits. This information is also shared with the Social Security Administration (SSA) and made available to the employees upon request.
An identifying number for individuals that is furnished by the Social Security Administration. Social Security numbers are required for all individual taxpayers and dependents. It is the counterpart of the Employer Identification Number (EIN) that is used for non-individual entities such as businesses, trusts, and partnerships.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides supplemental income to individuals who are aged, blind, or disabled, with limited income and resources.
