Republicans claim to want to reduce the budget deficit, but then why are they joining Democrats in raiding Social Security for nearly $200 billion in extra benefits for government workers? The House last month passed the misnamed Social Security Fairness Act, 327-75. Senate Majority Leader Chuck...
Extra help with Medicare prescription costs available Social SecurityBy Valrea Thompson
Those processes have not always been smooth, the Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector Generalhas found. Specifically, the agency needs to improve its timeliness and efficiency with regard to processing mail, including original documents provided as proof of eligibility, aninvestigation f...
More help for children of deceased workers Some people may not be aware that Social Security provides benefits to children of disabled or deceased workers if they are full-time students. The legislation would raise the eligibility age for students to collect benefits to 22, pro...
Americans who meet the eligibility requirement (either on their own or based on a spouse's work record) can claim Social Security as early as age 62 or as late as age 70. In other words, you have an eight-year window during which you can choose to start your Social Security benefit. ...
For example, if an individual has accumulated at least 6 credits in the US Social Security system, their work in countries that have a Totalization Agreement with the US can be counted towards the 40-credit minimum requirement for US Social Security benefit eligibility. Thus, an individual’s ...
Who is the Social Security Disability examiner? Social Security disability examiners determine an applicant’s medical eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. What is a claims representative in a Social Security disability claim? A claims...
There are nine steps that could go a long way toward helping you maximize yourSocial Security retirement benefits. You can use a combination of the following strategies (some of which have eligibility requirements): Work for 35 years Wait until at leastfull retirement age (FRA)to collect benefit...
Eligibility for Survivors Benefits If you have a deceased spouse who qualified for Social Security benefits, you may be eligible forSocial Security survivor benefits. Typically, you need to be at least 60 years old, and your deceased spouse must have accumulated 40 work credits. The rules are ...
The Medicare Part B premium will be or was deducted from your Social Security benefits in November of the previous year through January of the current year; You do not already pay higher Part B premiums because of Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) eligibility; ...