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How Do I Get My Benefits Reinstated?

Sir,

I am 63, began receiving my SS retirement benefit at 62, and filed a SSA-521 to voluntarily withdraw my benefits earlier this summer (2021) as I intended to return to full-time employment. I received a letter from the SSA two months ago stating that in order to withdraw my benefits, I would need to repay them first the total amount of benefits I had received. As this was a rather large sum, I decided to NOT do this. Now, in November, I have not received my SSA benefit payment, and I see that the SSA has suspended my benefits beginning in October 2021.

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Monday, November 22, 2021 - 13:01

Can A Person Stop Work At Age 62 And Collect Both Disability Benefits Plus Regular SS Benefits?

Can a person who work, but doesn't make enough, to retire at 62,continue to work with interruption for 2 years, during that time was receiving disability benefits plus regular SS benefits. Continued to work until 71..? Are they calculate and add credits after 62 years retired and continue to work until 71???

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Monday, November 22, 2021 - 12:52

Does The Online Social Security Estimator Cease To Operate Properly After You Reach Full Retirement Age?

Does the online social security estimator function cease to operate properly after you reach full retirement age? It was flawless until last month and has not updated since. I tried entering a retirement date for age 70 and the monthly estimate was only $40 higher than the previous month. Their is no change between November and October. I set up an account but am unable to access it and don’t care to deal with the bureaucracy. Any insight would be appreciated.

Posted: 
Saturday, November 20, 2021 - 18:16

Why Would I Lose My Benefits If I Don't Finish The Online Application I Started?

Greetings Larry, I have an un submitted unfinished application that I have no interest in submitting now .The SSA site says I will lose benefits if I don’t complete the application by January 2022. That doesn’t make any sense that I would lose my benefits. I tried calling but I cannot get through and I would really appreciate you getting back to me. Thank you, George

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 16:27
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