Form SSA-8240. Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Wage and Employment Information from Payroll Data Providers

Form SSA-8240, the Authorization for the Social Security Administration to Obtain Wage and Employment Information from Payroll Data Providers, is used to obtain wage and employment information from payroll data providers. The main purpose is to allow SSA to gather information from payroll data providers to verify an individual's employment history.

An example scenario is when SSA needs to verify an individual's employment history for purposes like determining eligibility or benefit amounts. By obtaining wage and employment information directly from payroll data providers, SSA can ensure accuracy. The benefit is that it streamlines the verification process, reducing the need for individuals to provide this information manually.

The parties involved are the SSA and payroll data providers. This form grants SSA authorization to access and collect employment data from these providers.