I am the recipient of SS retirement benefits. How do I report a divorce to SSA?

Hi,

You could call them at 1-800-772-1213, or you could write to or visit a Social Security office (https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp).

Early Social Security and Spouse Benefit: Age 55, I was laid off almost 2 years ago (secretary), living off IRA (already owe taxes for withdrawing), applying for SSID (had surgery), my questions are, can I collect spouse benefit (was married over 10 years) now and can I collect early Social Security benefits, but stop collecting if I were to return to work? What are my options, thank you so much for your help.

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Hello I am currently receiving social security disability, private long term disability payments and sporadic child support payments for my child under 18 and children over 18. I am 49 years old and will turn 50. My question is that I have been contemplating marrying my significant other who is about to turn 70 in July. He currently his public retirement funds and plan to apply when he turn 70 in July. I am aware that because he recieves PERS, that his social security retirement amount will be reduced.

I'm a retired male 63 years old and going to get married, probably next year. Will my benefits change? My fiance' is 56 and collects disability. Will my wife's benefits change?

Hi,

Assuming that you're referring to Social Security benefits payable on your own records then no, getting married wouldn't change your benefits. Remarriage can potentially result in the termination of divorced spousal benefits and disabled adult child's benefits, though.

Hi Larry,
I worked in a company and paid 6 years of Social security. After that, i started my own business and have not paid into social security system.. I am 66 now and I heard you can possibly purchased the remaining 4 years in lump sum, is that true?? please advise?? not sure if I can work. Also, can I qualify for Medicare based on social security payments??

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My brother died 5/13/18. His SSA benefits were automatically sent to his bank on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. It is my understanding that the May payment would have been for the month of April (1-30), and the June payment would be for the month of May (1-31). I am the Executor of his Will, and in that Will it clearly specifies that he leaves NO provision for his daughter. They have been estranged for years. His parents and spouse pre-deceased him.

I know I need money for retirement , I don't have much in my 401 k , been working a full time job for fed govt for last 9 yrs , and worked in military for 14 yrs . just tired of working for someone else. im 54, want to retire , and start working part time either for myself or another career change. what are your thoughts , thank you.

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Looking for info for daughter who is 55 unable to work but was turned down for disability. I'm wondering is she could claim her Social Security at age 55?

Hi,

No, unless your daughter qualifies for disability benefits (SSDI) the soonest that she could get benefits based on her own work record would be age 62, And, her benefit rate would be reduced for age she takes her retirement benefits prior to her full retirement age of 67.

I won my appeal in Nov. I have been trying to get my widows benefits, I am told they are backlogged is there anyway to get out of payment center backlog?

Hi,

I'm not sure what your best course of action might be without more specific information on your situation. Sometimes it helps to keep contacting Social Security on a regular basis, but not always. You may also want to try contacting the office of either your congressional representative or one of your senators to see if they would make an inquiry on your behalf.

Best, Jerry

I filed for medicare and have appt. to file for s.s. when agent asked when I wanted benefits to start I said may 2018 . if this means I won't get 65 yr. Benefit can I fix that?

Hi,

Yes, and you may also want to use our maximization software to determine your best strategy for claiming benefits before you decide on which month and year to choose.