If I move out of the United States, can I have my social security benefits sent to the new country of residence?
Hi,
In most cases the answer is yes, but there are a few countries where benefits can't be sent. For more information on receiving your benefits while outside of the U.S., refer to this Social Security publication: https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10137.pdf.
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My niece was born with spina bifada, my sister has had her on ssdi all her life. My niece is 40 now and has been drawing the same amount all these years but now since her mother has been deemed disabled and drawing a check, my nieces benefits have been lowered. In case it is relevant my niece has not lived in the same household as her mother for 25 years at least. My question is why her social security disability has decreased. Why would my nieces benefits decrease just because her mother is now on disability?
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I started taking Social Security at 62; I didn't realize at that time that I was entitled to collect on my ex-husband's social security (having been married for nearly 30 years) and allow my SS to continue to grow. And, of course, SS didn't tell me. My ex is 2 years older than me. Recently, I have been talking with some friends and they told me that I could now be collecting my full benefits had I been taking my husband's up to this point. I turned 70 in July. Is there anything I can do at this time to collect the maximum amount on my social security. i.e.
I am 53 and live in Texas. I'm on SSI disibility and receive 900 a month in benefits. My Mom is my authorized representative. At first I received about 1200. I received a notice saying that the amount would be reduced since I was living with my Mom at the time and recovering from cancer. I have just moved out and have discovered you can't even find a room to rent for that. I'm not on housing vouchers or SNAP and don't even know if Im applicable.
My daughter receives survivors benefits from the loss of her husband. Her children 10 and 13 also receive the same. If she applies for SNAP does she use only her income from survivor benefits or does she include include the childrens benefit as her income. She dose not work right now.
Hi,
Sorry, but I'm not an expert on the SNAP program. You'll need to check with the agency that handles those benefits.
Best,
Jerry
hi Larry, what can you do if you think you missed filing for benefits because info wasn't explained fully in a way you could understand by a SS phone representative? thank you.
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Hello, I am 57 and caregiver to my father is disabled and elderly. I have been caregiving since 2006 and have not been able to hold a steady job due to my situation and have not been contributing to my own social security. Am I eligible to receive my father s social security when he passes on ?
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Condition: Active, open Missing Person case investigation. Male missing under suspicious circumstances. NO body found. Ex girlfriend of missing male and missing male have one child according to child's birth certificate. Ex GF has not/will not allow paternity test. Ex girlfriend is receiving SS checks alleging missing male committed suicide (no evidence of this). Is this legal?
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My husband was on social security disability. I am 61 but was told I make too much money to get the full amount he was getting. How much would I have to make to get his full amount?
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I am a 41 year old stay-at-home-mom, widowed 11 years, and currently receive child-in-care benefits. My 12 year old also receives equal benefits. My fiancee and I share a 4 year old biological child. He and I have been contemplating marriage for quite some time. I have been researching our options, but remain unsure and confused and have received multiple inaccurate answers from our local Social Security office. From what I gathered, I realize that I will lose my benefit if we marry now.