BASIC (12-03)

SL 80001.810 SSA Responsibilities

• Review and process Section 218 Agreements and modifications;

• Define and resolve issues related to Social Security coverage and benefits, including but not limited to, defining wages for Social Security coverage purposes;

• Determine the amount of wages placed on an individual’s Social Security and Medicare earnings record, and correct erroneously posted amounts, as required by law;

• Review Social Security and Medicare coverage, ensuring proper Social Security coverage and benefit payments;

• Receive and process annual wage reports (IRS Forms W-2 and W-3 data) from employers;

• Answer reporting questions from employers, whether filing via e-file, or paper; and assist employers in reporting correctly; and

• Assist employers with reconciliation of Forms W-2 data with Form 941 totals.