What Can I Do?
Hello, My SSI was wrongfully terminated for resources and income 5/2021 without notification until 9/21 when I applied for ssdi. I explained over and over the stimulus payments were counted as resources, and I was not over for 12 consecutive months for termination. The FO created a new ssdi claim stating I had new medical evidence and a new condition to add. They changed the onset date to after last date insured and application date to cancel my appeal. I submitted the EXR form for ssi reinstatement 2/2023, so I could appeal a written decision, they would not send a written . . . Read More
Category: Disability Benefits
Posted: Apr 23 2023 - 4:16pm
What Are Your Suggestions On When I Should Claim Survivor Benefits?
Hi Larry
I was a full-time mom while my ex-husband who is now deceased earned a good salary. He died at age 70 and I don’t know whether he ever collected benefits. We were married for 16 years and I believe I would be entitled to spousal benefits. I have just turned 65 years old and have not started taking benefits yet. my own lifetime earnings are quite low. What are your suggestions as to how and when to claim spousal benefits? Thank you!
Hi. I assume that you're currently unmarried. Your best filing strategy depends largely on if and when your ex . . . Read More
Category: Filing Strategies
Posted: Apr 23 2023 - 3:28pm
What Recourse Can I Take To Get An Audit Of My Account?
I'm trying to get an audit of my account. I only received $1.00 for my March 2023 payment in my account on April 21, 2023. My questions are a bit lengthy for this platform, but no one at my local office can explain how my account was calculated. I have also sent letters and documents to the PG County Executive, Comissioner of Soc Sec, and Mayor of MD. No response from anyone as of yet. What other recourse can I take?
Hi. There is no procedure for requesting an 'audit' of your account. Social Security should be able to provide an explanation of why your . . . Read More
Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 23 2023 - 12:01pm
What Can I Use To Prove My Identity In Order To Get A Social Security Card?
Hi, I unfortunately don't have any official documents but I'm in the process of getting my CRBA. Other than that, I don't have an ID or passport or anything to prove my identity to get a Social Security Card. Is there something else I can use to prove my identity? For reference, I am a legal citizen born on an Air Force Base, but all of my documents were lost. I'll be 18 by the time my CRBA gets here, so I won't be able to have my parents get me my ssc, I don't believe. Thanks!
Hi. Numerous different documents can be used for proof of identity, and exactly . . . Read More
Category: Social Security Numbers
Posted: Apr 23 2023 - 11:40am
What's So Important About When I Should Apply?
Thank you for sharing your knowledge! I’m 67 in May 2023, it’s April, and I received a letter from the SSA stating that I can apply and qualify for retirement benefits. In the letter it states and I quote, “You should get in touch with us right away because the date you file can make a difference in the amount of benefits we can pay.” “if you file application within 6 months of the date of this letter, we will use April 13, 2023, the date of the original request, as the filing date.”
I’m not planning on retiring for a couple of more years. I’m retired from the government . . . Read More
Category: Filing For Benefits
Posted: Apr 22 2023 - 12:38pm
Should My Ex-Husband Have Been Getting My Children's Benefits While They Were Living With Me?
My ex husband is has been receiving SSDI payments for approx 6 years. I have custodial custody. My children were temporarily in his home for a year after my home had a fire. During that time I found out he applied for SSDI auxiliary parents for the children. They were 11,12, and our disabled 16 year old. He received payments for the children that continued AFTER they moved back home with me. My question is, my children, nor myself, have ever seen a payment? Apparently they get sent to him, at his residence and NOT to my children? I'm wondering if that's normal? We lived in a . . . Read More
Category: Representative Payee
Posted: Apr 21 2023 - 12:37pm
How Much Would My Wife's Survivor Benefit Amount Be If I Die Before Taking Benefits?
I am 68 years old and still waiting to begin collecting SS benefits. My wife is also past FRA and is collecting her benefits. My latest SS statement shows my spouse's survivor benefit being what I calculate to be my current PIA. I calculate my current PIA to be what it was in 2021 (when I turned 66 and 2 months) multiplied by the last two years inflation factors of 5.9% in 2022 and 8.7% in 2023. Indeed, using this calculated PIA yields the same result at 70 ( which for me is 46 months of 2/3% per month increase) as what my SS statement shows. So I feel confident that my . . . Read More
Category: Survivor Benefits
Posted: Apr 20 2023 - 7:41am
What Will I Get Monthly?
On my income now. At the full benefits at 67 what will I get monthly.
Another question if I retired at 62 what will I get monthly. I was born December 24 1963
Hi. Social Security retirement benefit rates are based on an average of a person's highest 35 years of Social Security covered wage-indexed earnings, so your benefit rate will depend on your earnings history. Your exact benefit rate can't be calculated until shortly prior to the year you reach age 62, but you could use our software (https . . . Read More
Category: Benefit Amount
Posted: Apr 20 2023 - 7:36am
Will The Lump Sum Workers Compensation Payment I Received On My Wife's Behalf Affect My Survivor Or SSDI Benefits?
I have received lump sum workers compensation benefit on my wife behalf due to her death related to her employment many years ago. Now I can collect survivor’s benefit (I am over 62) and I am also applying for SSDI benefits. Would my SSDI benefit or survivor benefits can be potentially offset by SSA because I received workers compensation lump sum on behalf of my wife?
Hi. No, if you received a workers compensation settlement based on your wife's employment related death it won't have any effect on either your Social Security disability (SSDI) or survivor . . . Read More
Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 19 2023 - 3:43pm
How Would I Be Able To Apply For Social Security Benefits While I'm Outside Of The U.S. With No Valid ID?
I’m 50 and considering leaving the US permanently I do have dual citizenship and will be violating a Court Child Support order. In doing so I will be committing a Felony by owing more than $10,000 in Child Support, which in turn will have my US Passport and Drivers License suspended. My question is how would I be able to apply for Social Security Benefits at age 62 when I’m outside the US without any valid ID? I do understand that my Social Security Benefits can be Garnished. I am not willfully trying to flee the US because of Child Support but because of health and my spouses . . . Read More
Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Apr 19 2023 - 11:55am
