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Will Your Software Program Maximize The Options For People Who Are Eligible For City Or State Pensions?

Both my husband and I have paid into social security (over 40 quarters) and both of us will have retirement pensions from either City or State employment. Does this program have options to include that information, along with our SS info? Will it maximize the options for either/both/combo for a couple?

Hi. Yes, and yes. Our software (https://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/purchase) is programmed to handle computations involving both the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension . . . Read More

Category: Maximize My Social Security Software
Posted: Oct 7 2021 - 4:50pm

What Do I Put In The Big Box On The Form Appealing My Disability Check?

What do I put in the big box on form ssa statement of claimant appealing my disability check

Hi. I'm not sure what form you're referring to. If you're filing for reconsideration, which is the first appeals step, you would use form SSA-561. In the areas provided on the form you would explain what issue you're appealing, and why you disagree with Social Security's determination.

Best, Jerry

Category: Filing An Appeal
Posted: Oct 7 2021 - 4:38pm

If The Deceased Was Born On August 9th When Should My Payment Hit The Bank?

If deseaced was born on Aug 9:bwhen shouldnmy payment hit the bank?

Hi. I assume you mean that you've filed for survivor benefits on the record of a deceased spouse. If your spouse was born on the 9th of a month and assuming that you aren't also drawing benefits on your own account, your survivor benefits should be paid on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

Best, Jerry

Category: Payment Dates
Posted: Oct 7 2021 - 4:33pm

When Can I Submit Form SSA-44?

My medicare payment is currently increased due to my salary. On Nov 1st of 2021, I will retire and have no earned income. When can I submit the SSA-44? When I complete the 2021 return this January, the adjusted gross income will be high due to working for most of the year. What documents of proof can I file to document no job income? Would i have to wait for the 2022 tax return to show low adjusted gross income to support a SSA-44 form submission.

Hi. My expertise doesn't really extend to Medicare premium rate determinations. There are instructions on the . . . Read More

Category: Medicare
Posted: Oct 7 2021 - 4:21pm

So I Would Wait With No Money For 5 Months?

So I would still wait with no money for 5 months

Hi. We receive a lot of questions, so I don't know whether or not your question is a follow up to a response to a previous question. In any case, I can't give you any advice if I don't know what your circumstances are.

Since you mention 5 months, though, I assume you're referring to the waiting period for Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. That is part of the Social Security law, so it's true that people who qualify for SSDI benefits can't be paid benefits for the first 5 full calendar . . . Read More

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Oct 6 2021 - 8:19pm

What Kind Of Help Can I Get?

IAM 67 and only get 170.00 in ss what kind of help can I get? Living with friends trailer got condemned. Thank you.

Hi. My area of expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, so I can only address your question with regard to the benefit programs that Social Security administers. Social Security benefit amounts are based on the earnings history of the worker on whose record the benefits are based. You don't even mention what type of Social Security benefits you receive, so there's no way for me to know if you may be due any additional Social . . . Read More

Category: Miscellaneous
Posted: Oct 6 2021 - 8:05pm

Could I Be Eligible To Receive Benefits Off Of My Deceased Mother's Record?

I get adult SSI but I got diagnosed when I was a child. I have medical records dating back40 years or more, was hospitalized numerous times as a child, but didn't get benefits until my early 20s because my mother didn't know to apply. She's passed on now, and I was wondering if I could possibly be eligible to receive benefits off her records and if it's even worth finding out and filing for. Thank you and have a good one.

Hi. You can always apply for Social Security benefits, but in order to be eligible for disabled adult child's (DAC) benefits you must a) . . . Read More

Category: Disabled Adult Child Benefits
Posted: Oct 6 2021 - 4:13pm

How Much Can I Earn If I Go Back To Work?

I am 65 and 5 months old on Social Security disability does it go back to regular Social Security Now I want to go back to work and the job I'm doing wants to give me a waiver I do not know what that means can I work full-time up to 32,000 a year or part-time 1200 a month I need to know thank

Hi. Normally you can't earn more than the amount Social Security classifies as substantial gainful activity (SGA) and still be able to collect Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. The current monthly SGA amount is $1310 for non-blind individuals and $2190 for . . . Read More

Category: Disability Benefits
Posted: Oct 6 2021 - 3:54pm

Can I File For A Widow'Benefit?

My husband died at the age of 61. I am 54 years old. He worked full time and I work part-time. He paid most of the bills; rent, car pymt, etc.

I don't make enough money, can I file for social security widow benefit? I don't have any disabilities. Our two daughters are over 21 and attend college. One works part-time and the other is a full-time student.

Please help.

Hi. I'm sorry for your loss. I wish I had better news for you, but if you aren't disabled and if you don't have a child in your care who qualifies for child benefits and who's . . . Read More

Category: Filing Options
Posted: Oct 6 2021 - 2:00pm

Why Did My Kids Survivor Benefits Go To Zero For 5 Months?

How come my kids survivor benefits when from 954 each a month to zero for 5 months and then I got a letter stating they took it for over payment but they never got over payment then got a letter that some time in December they will get 625 each a month when I have a letter another letter I got in January stating they would be getting 956 for the year of 2021 now there saying there regular monthly benefit is only 625 a month but haven't even received them since May and they won't tell me why other then saying there is another beneficiary on the account as of may 25th and that . . . Read More

Category: Social Security Overpayments
Posted: Oct 6 2021 - 9:00am

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