When Social Security was enacted in 1935, it specifically excluded public employees who were covered by their own pension systems. Massachusetts is one of a handful of “non-Social Security” states, which means that you pay into our public pension system rather than Social Security; you do not earn any Social Security “credits” or “quarters” for your contributions or service to the Massachusetts public retirement system. However, if you have earned Social Security credits through other employment, you may be eligible for a Social Security benefit based on either your other employment history or your spouse’s eligibility. For questions or information regarding Social Security please visit their website at https://www.ssa.gov or call 855-881-0212. The local social security office can be found in the Technology Park off of Thomas B. Landers Road at 48 Research Road, East Falmouth, MA 02536.
