Get Ssa-3885 2014-2026

The SSA-3885 form, also known as the Government Pension Questionnaire, is an important document used to assess the impact of your pension on your Social Security benefits. This guide will provide you with clear, step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the SSA-3885 online.

Follow the steps to complete the SSA-3885 form online easily.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the SSA-3885 form and open it for editing.
2. Begin by entering the name and address of the agency or organization from which your government pension or annuity is received. You will also need to provide the phone number of that agency or organization.
3. Indicate the last day of employment that your pension or annuity is based on. Specify whether it was state, federal, or local government employment. Then, confirm whether this employment was covered under Social Security for benefit purposes.
4. Next, provide the first month in which you began receiving your pension or annuity. If applicable, indicate whether you could have received the pension or annuity earlier had you stopped working. If yes, indicate when you could have first received it.
5. Indicate whether you elected the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) or another covered plan, and if so, provide the date of that election.
6. Specify how often you receive your pension or annuity (weekly, biweekly, or monthly) and state the current amount of the pension before any deductions for survivor annuities, health insurance, or allotments.
7. Answer whether you chose a lump sum payment and, if applicable, provide the amount and the specific period covered by that payment.
8. If your pension amount has changed for any months for which you are applying for Social Security benefits, document the former amounts and the dates of those changes.
9. Respond to questions regarding your spousal support status at the time your spouse became entitled to Social Security benefits. Indicate whether you have filed proof of such support.
10. Finally, read the important information statement carefully, sign the form in ink, and provide the date, your mailing address, and daytime telephone number. If necessary, include witnesses where applicable.

We encourage you to complete your SSA-3885 form online for a more convenient filing experience.