SSA-XML is Level-7 Inter-Application Protocol is based on SOAP and XML. It is schema based where a number of schemas will be developed, each will handle specific segment of Social Security Administration Data such as Employer, Employees, Beneficiary, Financial Institutions, Healthcare Providers, Individuals, Social Security Number, Benefits Contributions, Contribution Payments, Benefit Claims, Benefit Claims Payments, Documentation, Compliance, Delinquencies, Court Orders, Refunds, and Payments Adjustments. The aim of SSA-XML API is to enable software providers who provide software for Social Security Administration to communicate with each other using one Global SSA API that is open to all, thus lowering the cost to the clients and providers. In conclusion SSA-XML will be an International Global Inter-Applications Communication Language to be used by the Consumers and Providers. Currently SSA-XML Specifications are under development and will be released shortly. We will keep all our clients posted of the development plan and the release date. Note that SSA-XML development will be evolving with the requirements of the Social Security Administration Agencies throughout the world, and our Clients will be actively involved in providing their feedback during the SSA-XML Specifications and Development.