Hello Larry,
I worked in the US for 9 years as a teacher and have 40 Medicare credits but only 36 SS credits (taught one year in CA). I am moving permanently back to the US soon. I receive a Canadian teacher pension and will also get CPP in two years. I don’t plan to work more than small part time hours at the most in the US if at all. Would it be better for me to top up to the 40 SS credits and be subject to WEP or stay at 36 credits and get prorated SS payments with totalization. Thank you for your help.

When I get approved for SSA survivers benefits how much back pay will I get?

Hi. That would depend on when you applied for benefits, your first month of benefit entitlement, when your claim is processed, and your monthly benefit rate(s). Since I have no way of knowing any of those things, I can't answer your question.

Best, Jerry

As a dual national through marriage for 2/3 of my life and working overseas and living In Europe, what must I do to secure my US social security so it does not get reduced?

Dear sir i am here as singal mom with my 2 kids i dont have any job no house so i requested u to helo me or my kids

Hi. There isn't enough information in your question for me to be able to give you any advice. You may want to contact Social Security and the Social Services office in your area to find out if your family qualifies for any type of assistance.

Best, Jerry

I was married collecting spousal Social Security. I remarried in December 21 and never got notification they took my Medicare and Social Security away and just informed me now May 8 is this OK?

I was collecting spousal benefits from my ex-husband remarried and would like to collect off my new husband as of December 10 they drop my benefits never inform me and it is now May 8 what can I do about this I have no Medicare now thank you

i am 69 myears old.i receive social secuity. iI also coleect worker comp disabailty.If i take alum sum settlement with workers comp.Will that money effect ss benfits

Hi. No. Since you are over full retirement age (FRA), Workers Compensation (WC) benefits wouldn't affect your Social Security benefits regardless of whether the WC is paid periodically or in a lump sum.

My husband who is 78 and lives in AZ. His son has a power of attorney both general and medical. I live in Maine. I have a life insurance policy on my husband. His son would not tell me if my husband dies. Is there a company who could monitor his Social Security number to be alerted of his death and order a death certificate?

I am a First Nations Canadian citizen with a US social security number from time spent in California many years ago. Do I qualify for US social security benefits. I am 66 yrs. Of age

My father was manager of communications in Omaha ,Nebraska. He passed away in 1997. My mother remarried and did NOT accept the retirement pkg. She was due. I am his daughter and have no income and no resources. I want to apply for my father's retirement. I'm 57 yes. Old. Possibe????

I am filling out a registration form for updating my SSI benefits. I need to change the benefits using my Social Security instead of my ex-husband Social Security. To do this you are requiring me to have my ex-husband Social Security number which I don’t have. How do I get that?

Hi. Just to clarify, our website is not in any way connected with the Social Security Administration, so we aren't requiring you to do anything.