STATE OF CONNECTICUT
NANCY WYMAN COMPTROLLER	OFFICE OF THE STATE COMPTROLLER 55 ELM STREET HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106-1775	MARK OJAKIAN DEPUTY COMPTROLLER

MEMORANDUM NO. 95 - 31

April 26, 1995

This year the Social Security Administration began mailing a Personal Earnings and Benefit Estimate Statement (PEBES) to everyone age 60 and older who:

• Has earnings credited to his/her social security number, and
• is not already receiving social security benefits.

On a yearly basis thereafter, statements will be sent to individuals who reach age 60 during the year to help people nearing retirement become better informed about what they can expect to receive in social security benefits.

The PEBES will provide individuals with the following information:

• A year by year record of the persons earnings.
• An estimate of the amount of social security taxes he or she has paid.
• The benefit the person can expect at retirement or if he or she becomes disabled.
• The benefits the worker's survivors can expect to receive when he or she dies.

We have been advised that the PEBES asks employees to call Social Security if they have any questions, however, many employees may contact your offices first.

Employees should be encouraged to contact the Social Security Administration first. If they insist, or they believe there is an error in their reported state earnings and you cannot resolve the problem please refer questions to Central Payroll at 566-7218.

Publication Number 20-003 (Employer Information Package) is available from the Social Security Administration for those of you who would like additional information.

Nancy Wyman
State Comptroller

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