Hello

I am lawful resident of U.S and have already collected my survivor benefit, if I plan to move back to my country (China) Permanently, will I still eligible to receive survivor benefit while I am outside U.S ?

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Hi,

I do not qualify for social security because I only have 38 credits. I am now 67 years old and will be 68 on 9/21; can I get any form of social security because I am 30% VA disabled?

Hi,

Your status with the VA wouldn't make any difference with regard to Social Security benefit eligibility. Therefore, assuming that you didn't receive Social Security disability benefits in the past, you wouldn't be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits unless you have at least 40 quarters (QC) of Social Security coverage.

I am 68 retired. I plan on getting married. how will this affect my benefits?

Hi,

The answer to that question depends on what type of benefits you receive. If you receive Social Security benefits based on your own work record, or if you receive widow's benefits or surviving divorced spousal benefits, then nothing will change with regard to your Social Security benefits if you get married. You may even become eligible for higher benefits on your new spouse's account depending on the benefit rates involved.

Can I apply for social security at 60

Hi,

The earliest that you could draw Social Security retirement benefits is age 62, and your benefit rate would be reduced for age if you do so. However, you could potentially qualify for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) at age 60 or even earlier if you meet the requirements for those benefits (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.05/handbook-0501.html).

My wife was recently diagnosed with cancer at age 44. She asked me a question the other day that I never really thought about. What happens to her Social Security if she passes away early?

Hi,

I'm sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis.

Unlike contributions to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for example, the Social Security taxes collected on wages and self-employment earnings are simply that, a tax. Therefore, there is no guarantee that the Social Security taxes you pay will ever translate into entitlement to benefits.

I had a pension from SSS from my retirement from work whith is $1,165/month got medicare n medical can still avail any govt assistant. thanks and God Bless.

Hi,

I am planning to take my social security benefits at age 66. My husband is 71 and is taking social security. I am working and taking care of an elderly mother age 97 can I get any benefits from social security for my mother. She is a former postal worker and gets a pension.

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Hi,

Is there ANY way to make sure you are getting ALL the SS benefit you & your employer paid into. when I went to the Pre- SS interview, a Gentleman gave me my expected benefits, that was the preceding November, when I went for the actual interview a woman told me what I was to receive BUT it was a lot LESS, so I asked to see the Gentleman, I was denied that & told this was it, good bye. I left and a week later contacted my Congresswoman, she said she would look into it & NEVER got back to me, same with my Assembly person.

I am a US Citizen who also lived in Canada for 27 years. I am 69 years old and am collecting both Social Security and CPP. My husband is a Canadian Citizen (62 years old) and worked in Canada for 37 years. He is working in the US now on a Green Card and has been paying social security (maximum payments for 6 1/2 years.) We are considering moving back to Canada but do not know how this will affect his government pension earnings (Social Security and CPP).

I have been told that I have "unpaid bebifits" starting in 2010. I do not know how to find this information or how to apply for it. Why isn't this paid to me already? Thank you fo your help.

Hi,

I'm sorry, but I have no idea to what you may be referring. If you we're told by Social Security that you are eligible for unpaid benefits, then I would suggest that you contact them for an explanation. Otherwise, you should always use caution in order to avoid being defrauded by scammers.

Best, Jerry