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How easily do Social Security Widow and Disability benefits transfer from one state to another? This year I am moving to a new state and I would like my mother to move there too. She is disabled, receiving widow and disability social security benefits. We are thinking of moving by the end of the year. We want to make sure that she can actually get benefits, so she doesn't have money worries. Is the process of transferring her benefits from one state to another a complicated process? Can she apply for subsidized housing if she is a new state resident?
I have widow's social security benefits, I was approved for SS disability. Will this affect my widow benefits? I have been receiving widow's benefits for a few months now. After a year and a half of being disabled, I was finally approved for Social Security Disability. Will this cause my widow's benefits to go away or become lower?
social security widow benefits? Like whats social security widow benefits? Cause my mom and dad got devorced probably 10 years ago and he just got killed sunday. Can my mom get social security widow benefit or w/e since hes dead now?
Can a widow receive social security death benefits and her own retirement benefits at the same time? Assumes that death benefits begin when husband would have been 62, and that widow's retirement benefits would begin when she reaches 62, and assumes that family maximum is not exceeded by either benefit stream, and that there are no dependants.
When do my social security widows benefits run out? I receive benefits for myself and two of my children. I understand when their benefits run out, but when will I stop receiving benefits for myself?
Can a widow receive Social Security benefits if she's working? My neighbor's husband died a month ago. She was hoping she would get her husband's S.S. checks, but they told her that since she is working, she will not get anything. She's 62 years old. Is this correct? She won't be able to live on what she makes as a receptionist alone.
Why would some be denied social security widow's benefits? My father is 60 yrs old his wife that is pasted would have been 62. the Social Security office says that my father makes to much money but I don't see anything on the SS web page that says he can still be denied because he makes too much money.
Can a person collect a Widows Pension and Social Security benefits simultaneously? Someone I know is about to begin receiving Widows Benefits. When she reaches a certain age, she is also entitled to Social Security benefits. Will one cancel out the other? Or can they both be received simultaneously?
Does my mom qualify for social security widow's benefits? My mom 1st husband died in 1987. She remarried in 2000, @ age of 51, & divorced 2002. Will she qualify for widow's benefits from her 1st husband when she turns 60, this year?
Will a widow and three kids get social security benefits if the father dies? My step father just died of a heart attack(he was 60). He did not have life insurance. My mom and three sisters(ages 14, 13, and 13(yes, twins)) are now on their own. I will help out, but I am struggling myself. Will they get social security benefits? They live in the state of NY. How much will they be able to receive? Is there a deadline for applying? If they are able to get it, will it change if they move to another state?
I am on social security widows benefits. I need health insurance, Any suggestions? I recieve social security for me and my son. My son has insurance that was included when he was adopted. It pays for everything for him. When my husband passed away we had no health insurance since he was at a new job and they didn't offer any. We had it before for years but when his company down sized and restructured they eliminated insurance. And eventually he was out of a job. I can't afford much but definetly need some kind of policy. Any suggestions would be great.
When applying for Social Security widow's benefits at the age of 60, does years married matter? I have spent 2 hrs. on line looking for an answer through Social Security and AARP and it seems all they have is advice and FORMS.
What are the rules governing how one qualifies for widow's benefits from Social Security? I want to know the rules and regulations regarding the widow's benefits that I may be able to obtain through the Socail Security Administration?
Can a widow receive social security benefits from her deceased husband..? if they have no children? She is 26. He just passed away at age 27.
Will income from IRA affect social security widow benefit? I will be a 60 years old in 2 years. I am a widow. I plan to apply for my survivors benefit at 60. My husband was recieving $2500. per month from social security at the time of his death along with IRA distributions and a monthly non-government pension. My question is this...if i am collecting $2500. per month from my IRA distribution will that decrease my benefit? I do not work. all my income is "passive."
Can my husband's first wife claim his social security widow's benefits? they were divorced many years ago and I was his wife at the time of his death? (they were married for 10 years.)
Social Security Benefits for a widow?? My mother in law is fixing to be 57 in March of 07 and her husband died 3 year ago as of Jan. 7th. She ad not worked previously because he had altzheimers and so she had to stay home with him. Since his death, she has gotten a job but is still barely making it. Is there any way she can get any social security from his death? Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!!
is there a age when a widow qualifies for her husband social security benefits? she has been married for 20 years and her kids are over 18 but she is not working and her age is 50 years old
Social Security Benefits if you remarry after 62? My mom is drawing on my father's social security benefits as a widow. She and my "step-father" have been together for 11 years (they are not married). He draws on his own social security. My mom is 63 and he is 69. If they were to actually marry would they still be able to draw both social security amounts (my father's and my step father's) or would they only get the higher of the two?
Can a 65yo widow who has filed Ch 13 bankruptcy begin drawing late husband's social security benefits? State of Texas Widow of 20-year military serviceman just turned 65 and is now eligible to draw late husband's social security benefits. She filed chapter 13 bankruptcy one year ago and has 2 more years to pay per the plan. Has been widowed for 25 years. She is single - never remarried. Can she draw her late husband's benefits or would those benefits, if drawn, be "taken" by the trustee ...?
social security widow's benefits early? my husband and i currently support my mother in law, who is 58. she is on disability, she cannot work, and the money she gets from disability benefits is the bare minimum, and a paltry sum at that. we are now faced with several very expensive housing repairs that MUST be done, and we have several other bills as we assist other family. my mother in law's husband died an accidental death 26 years ago. i read that she is not eligible for benefits until age 60. is there ANY way that we can petition for them to go into effect earlier?
How much does a widow of 79 years old receive from late husband's social security benefits? My husband just passed away, I therefore need to move on my own, and I am getting different answers, from I get the greater of his or mine; or I get mine and 60% of his...., etc.
Social Security Widow Benefit? My Dad passed away in May. He had been receiving SS benefits (and disabled ) since 1991. My parents separated in 1994 and Mom moved to NC - he was in NY. Mom is 60, they were married for 19 yrs and she works ($2500 month gross). I have heard conflicting stories as to whether she can/should get any survivor benefit? OK..I dont know if I am understanding this right. He was rec $1300 per month. At age 60 (which she is) she can rec 71.5% or $929.50. But, since she works and will earn $29380 for 2009 she is $15220 over the limit. So would they take the $11154 yearly benefit and deduct $7610 (the 1 for every 2$ earned) leaving a yearly benefit of $3544?
Social Security Widows benefits and divorce? My mother in law is trying to figure out her social security. She is 64. She was married from 1965-1990 and her husband died. She remarried in 1992 and is still married to husband #2 who is terminally ill. Her current husband #2 was married from 1965-1981 and was divorced. She has worked for about 12 years, so both her husband social security would be higher then hers. Does she get her first husband's social seciurity? Does she get her second husband social security and if she does, does she have to share it with the ex-wife (the ex wife remarried)? I hope I did not confuse anyone. I'm just trying to gether some answers since she is going through a rough time knowing her husband is dying and she is worried about money.
I receive social security (widows benefits) from my deceased xhusband, he was in the army do I qualify...? Do I qualify for medical benefits through the military? He was a sgt and was in for 3 yrs. I am retired. Who do I contact to get info? We were married for 20 yrs. I am waiting for my medicare card but can't afford medications. Thank you so much!
benefits Social security for widows? me and my husband was 2 gether 8 years but only married for 2 1/2 years when he died he was 23 and had been working full time since he was 16. will i qualify for widow beneifits? i'm also 4 months pregnant by him can my unborn child receive survior benefits when its born?
Widow Social Security Benefit? My Dad passed away this month, he and Mom (60 and working) have been separated since 1994. Dad was disabled and has been rec. checks since approx 1992. My brother seems to think Mom should be eligible for some of his Soc Sec?
IS a widow of 8 years still eligible to draw benefits from the social security administration on her spouse? Her spouse died in 2000, and was paying social security taxes. She is interested in drawing benefit from her dead spouse's social security account. She is 61 yars old, and still employed. No minor children.
what Q's do the Social Security office ask to get your widow's benefits? my sister is applying for widows benefits b/c her husband died at the age of 35. Does anyone know what questions they will ask. I think she and the kids are entitled no matter what. she is not currently working. Please help me clarify. thanks
I am widowed,recieving social security benefits from deceased husband for caring for handicapped son. ? If I marry will I lose this money?
does the widow has social security benefit from her husband or just his kids, and when the kids stop receiving their benefits? also the child from previous marrige whose mom has a good job and can support him will be able to take advantege from his dad's social security benefits?
What department of social security does my mom call for widow's benefits? I just thought I'd ask for my mom. She's wants to look into it.. Thanks. She's in her 60s
Can I get survivors benefits from social security? I am widow and going to apply for survivors benefits. They are requesting a copy of my husbands last w-2 which is 18 years ago and I do not have it. He was recieving social security benefits when he died 10 years ago. Will they have his records on file? I am supposed to recieve round 27% of what he was getting.
I Have A Question About Me, And My Mother's Social Security Benefits? My mother gets widows benefits, and I get benefits for my dad being gone. We both got separate letters in the mail saying that $1,386.00 would be deposited into our bank account. Does that mean that the will deposit that amount only once, or they will deposit that amount for each person, or in other words they would deposit it twice? I'll appreciate any feedback.
Am I entitled to my full Social Security Disability benefits if I receive a widows pension from the V A ? I receive a widows pension from my husband who was in the service. Will this affect the amount of Social Security Disability I can draw for myself
If marriage is a sacred union, doesn't that mean that social security shouldn't give widow's benefits? Married people get a lot of stuff that other people don't get, like the ability to get a 10% discount on car insurance for starters and the ability to get a discount on health insurance when going through one of their work policies. And of course there's widow's benefits, the ability to visit each other in the Intensive Care Unit. I say that if marriage is the thing that is sanctioned by the bible, then the government should step out of the process and not even require licenses. Separation of church and state. The U.S. is a Democracy, not a theocracy like the Taliban. That means our government isn't supposed to make women wear burkhas or give special favors to religious institutions. Limiting "marriage" to the narrow terms defined by your religion makes sense in a theocracy. If you insist on defining "marriage" as sacred, it's not a valid part of our democracy. Why would you take your mom's benefits away just to keep the "atheists and other undesirables" as someone said, from calling their unions "marriage?" Explain that to her, would you? Civil unions don't have the same privileges as marriages. That's the point, silly. Civil union laws vary from state to state, too. In some states, civil unions don't have the right to visit their partner in the hospital or get health insurance through their company. Companies (DRS Technologies is one that I'm aware of) are allowed to refuse to insure partners in a civil union. They also get to pick whether to insure spouses in specific states if they don't like the marriage laws in that state.
social security benefits(question for my mom)? Hello I am a 62 year old woman. Living in Texas,recently widowed,(my husband died on Sept 29th),of this year. we were both receivibg social security benefits. I was getting $173.00 of my own. Plus $373.00,(based on my husbands benefits of $973.00 that was his own benefits). Since his death I have been to the social security office in my area and spoken to a rep. there. They said that since I am not 65 years of age yet. I will receive $943.00 (widows benefits). What I was wondering though is will I still be receiving my $173.00 and/or my 373.00 I was before? Any answer will be appreciated
What do you think about the Social Security Widow's 7 year rule? I just discovered Social Security has a rule which says a disabled widow must be over 50 to apply for benefits under her husbands work record. Also her disability must have occurred within 7 years of his death. HR 770 has been "on hold" in the Ways and Means Committee for over a year and a half and if PASSED would change the Rule, but so far nothing is being done and the 7 year rule stands as is. §404.335 What is Disabled Widow’s Benefits? This is a disability program where the claimant can apply for benefits based on the deceased spouse’s earnings record. You must be 50 years or older and the onset of your disability must be within 7 years of your spouse’s death. Does anyone else think the 7 year rule is outrageous? Andy - it has nothing to do with how long your husband worked. He could have worked and paid into social security his whole life and it wouldn't mean a thing because of the 7 year rule. What the rule says is YOU (the widow) MUST BECOME DISABLED WITHIN 7 YEARS OF YOUR HUSBAND'S DEATH. If you become disabled 7 years and 1 day after your husband's death you don't get the benefits. Flower - the government does not pay out twice for the same person. A widow can only collect on her on work record or her deceased husband's not both. And I'm speaking about a DISABLED WIDOW, meaning the woman is unable to work.
can you receive widows veterans benefits and your husband's social security at the same time? can you receive widows veterans benefits(hes deceased) and your husband's social security(same person) at the same time with out a decrease in the checks, or you can only get one or the other.
at what age can I collect widows benefits? my husband passed away a short while ago. I am almost 59 years old. when can I collect widows benefit, or widows social security benefits
I lost my social security check? My mother has been getting a widows social security benefit check from my father after he passed away,now they say they have over paid her by a 1000.00 and have been taking out 200 a month for 2 months,this month they took her hole check.She needs that money for her breathing meds. So my question is, what can we do about it? And aren't they suppose to show some proof they over paid? Need help fast please reply!!!!
Can a person on social security, ssi, and widows benefit buy a cheap mobile home? I fought 7 years for my benefits and finally won, they gave me 10,000.00 in back money. I found a small mobile home to buy, but I'm afraid I will lose my benefits. I am disabled. I'm afraid to ask them first. Chappalupa:: I'm asking here because I knew the people with copd, diabetes, thyroid, lupus, would understand. A friend of mine said her mom's home was took away because she owned it, and she scared me. No I'm not the type that fakes it, and makes it so hard for the real sick people to get it.
Question about social security benefits? I know if you are disabled widow you can collect at 50. My mother has developed severe RA since my father passing. She is 49 and will be 50 at the beginning of next year. Is she eligable for my father's SSI when she turns 50, as long as she is declared disabled? Thank you to who ever answers this!
Can a 65 year old Alzheimer's patient receive social security survivor benefits? If a woman became a widow after her husband died but had advanced alzheimer's or was disabled would she be able to apply for survivor benefits or something similar. Thank You just in case, would she also receive benefits and if so how much would that be? how would it be measured?
this question is about social security for widow? i'am disable and draw ssd. off my work record i'am a widow and 60 years old when can i apply for my widow benefits
They are taking away social security from my mom who is still a widow can they do this? My mom is 52 and she received a letter from Social Security saying because I am turning 16 in October they are stopping her Social Security benefits. Can they do this? She is still a widow. I am also wondering she recently bought another house, is this affecting her Social Security? The letter says they will continue my benefits until I am 18. Why are they taking it away from her though? What should I do??? ='( Oh and does the fact my mom is a resident have anything to do with this????? Please answer only if you know for sure! She was receiving money for me and her, she got one check for me and another for her.
Social Security question? I am thinking about getting married to a lady receiving Social Security as a widow. I am receiving Social Security Disability. Is it true that she would loose her Social Security benefits if we were to marry? She is 64 and I am 60.
can you get social security and collect unemployment at the same time? i am a widow and i am 60 years old. i just applied for and got approved for widows social security benefits. i do work but i am on partial unemployment. i am in michigan. can i get widows social security and still get unemployment too? i really need to know because my work offers me health insurance and id like to keep that and if i want to remain working and collect my partial unemployment if possible too since the economy is tough and times are hard. thank you much.
I received Social Security disability same day as widow's benefits? The day I went before the judge for my social security disability, I was awarded it, plus as my husband died 3 months before, I was awarded widow's benefits at same time. I was 57 at the time and my husband died at age 63. I get 2 checks of which one is under my SS# for $627 and another check from my husbands's (I guess this is my widow's benifits) for $285. My husband made much more than I ever made. It seems that I should be getting more from my husbands for my widow's benefits. I've called several times and always get the run around--usually hung up on as they transfer me to someone else. I also received disability from my work, which I was sent a lump sum, but had to return all but 400 of it back as they said they had overpaid me for the years I received it. This was from where I had worked. I sent them the check back. I really don't understand why my check would be higher than my widow's check. Does this seem right? I can not get any answers from the SS when I call and ask questions about it.
I asked a question regarding a widows pension and social security that I don't understand? Sorry to ask this again, but I don't understand the answers. I thought a widow could receive social security benefits on her husband at age 60. I also receive a small reciprocal benefit monthly from my husbands work from IMRF and the State of Illinois which I have been told from I would not have the GOP offset. The answers I got said I couldn't receive SS until after my 62 birthday??? Thanks for any advice
Can a widow file for social security benefits for the kids? My brother recently died. He didn't work many on the books jobs during his life. He left a wife and 3 kids behind. Their ages are 14, 8 and 2. Prior to his death, he was receiving disability benefits. Is his widow entitled to social security benefits for the 3 children?
What are the rules on social security benefits for surviving widow age 56 disabled for 11 years? We are being told that because she was disabled for 11 years before his death she does not qualify but the information we found states disabled at death or beome disabled up to 7 years AFTER death.
My mom is a widow now will Social security pay her? My dad passed away in July of this year will my mom get Social Security Benefits and will Social security pay for me to go college? My mom isn't working anymore she lost her Job last week and has been looking for one and you idiots out there don't say my mom is lazy because she has been working since 18 and she is 41.
Widow's Social Security Benefit, Does my mom get 'Back Pay' if she never received any til now? Have a question on SS for a just-retired mother who's been on disability since 1998. She only recently was informed of an increase in SS payments, basically my dead father's SS that she apparently was eligible to get and has only just recently started getting in the last month. I read that this really was supposed to kick in when she turned 60 (she's 64 now) but they said she wasn't due any 'back pay' from SS despite not getting anything except her disability til recently. They tried to say she wasn't due anything because her disability since she turned 60 "converted" to a 'reduced/early retirement benefit" for her as she was already on SSI since '98. Question: is it true that she has NO back-pay widow's benefit coming to her? Thanks, And please if you don't personally know Soc. Sec. law, DO NOT answer this. I don't need to wade through a sea of answers from people who just want to answer to get points. I need a semi-professional who has a basic understanding, so I'll know whether to even bother talking to an attourney so I'm not wasting my time. and @Judith, Yes she was already getting Disability from a injury on a job from 1998, and that is SSI,
How long would someone need to be married to collect widow's benefits from Social Security? My aunt was married when she was young, and the marriage did not last 10 years. After she divorced, she never remarried. I was reading an article about Social Security that stated: (if you've never remarried) when an ex-spouse passes away, you'll be treated just like a widow or widower. If you are at least 60, you'll be able to collect your late-spouse's benefit. I know that in order for an ex-spouse to be eligible to collect on their living ex-spouse's benefits, they had to have been married for at least 10 years. I was wondering if the same rule applied to widows. Would my aunt be able to collect on her late ex-spouse's claim, or is she not eligible because of the 10 year rule?
social security widow benefit? my friend's husband died and she want to claim social security widow benefit but do not know his social security number?
a widow remarries a widower and her Second husbands social security benefits are higher than her late hubby? a widow remarries a widower and he dies but his social security "s benefits are higher than her first husband can she collect her Second husbands benefits if they were married less than 2 years? i am not asking if she can collect both.i am asking if she can collect on her secound husband who passed away also after being married to her secound husband for less than two years . i am not asking if she can collect both.i am asking if she can collect on her secound husband who passed away also after being married to her secound husband for less than two years . she was married to her first husband for over ten years .
Does social security death benefits decrease for widow if a child from past relasionship also files? A husband dies and leaves behind a wife and their 2 children, but he also had a child from before he married his wife. Does the wife and her 2 children's social security death benefits from her husband decrease if the mother of the one previous child also file? If its split between all dependents the wife will obviously get more because she represents 3 out of the husbands 4 dependents, correct? Does the widow receive a higher % then the children do?
is my uncles ex wife entitled to social security benefits.? My uncle was married to my aunt for 14 years then she divorced him. They have been divorced for 15 yrs. He died 2 yrs ago. Now she is contacting us for his death certificate so she can get his social security. She is not his widow so is she entitled.
How much social security will my mom get for my dads death? My parents divorced about five years ago and my dad was paying child support. On Monday of this week my father unfortunately hung himself due to reasons I do not know... I am 15 and my sister is 16 and we are torn up over this... I have heard of people getting $300 for social security per month $900 and even $1600 a month... please help my mom is a single parent with a job that pays 11.50 an hour. Also my dad was a paramedic I don't know how much he made.
i currently reciveing a social security benefits and my 2 kids ? i currently reciveing a social security benefits and my 2 kids after husband passed away 2 years ago ...my question is ...can i stil get asocial security benefits after my kids reach age 19 ...iam 42 years old now ?
Can a war veterans widow get benefits after his death? My friends husband died recently and was a Viet Nam veteran. Does she get any widows benefit or payment from the VA? Also can she draw his social security now instead of hers since his is more?
Can my mother in law become a dependent and receive health benefits? My mother in law just recently moved in with my wife and I. Im the active duty member; not my wife. My mother in law does not work and collects widows benefits from social security. Buts its only about 800 a month. So what EXACTLY do i need to do in order to get her set up with deers? I dont want to waist my time or look like a fool by going to my command with the wrong information... Thanks!
How can social security benefits be taken away? My grandfather remarried about 6 months ago in Mexico. He has lived in Mexico since then and my question is how can we get his social security benefits cancelled. He is currently getting a small pension that he began getting when my grandmother died last year.
How can I find out the dates of my previous marriage and divorce? I am about to apply for widows benefits from social security. I cannot remember the dates of my previous marriage and divorce for the application. It also requires me to give the dates of my deceased husbands marriages and divorces. what can I do? can I be denied benefits? Of, course i have the date of my marriage deceased husband.
Does a surviving spouse social security benefit ends when the youngest child turns 16? I understand that the children will continuously will receive social security benefit up until 18, but what about the surviving spouse? Does her paycheck ends when the youngest turns 16 or as soon as the oldest turn 16? I'm confused. Thank you.
What Federal retirement death benefits are there for surviving spouse? My Grandfather recently passed away, he was in the Air Force for 20 years, and then worked for the VA as a domiciliary firefighter for another 20. As a federal employee, he did not pay social security. Now, as a widow, does my grandmother qualify for any survivor benefits? She gets $500 per month SSI, but that won't cover her expenses.
How much will my Social Security benefits be reduced due to? my ex filing to get bebefits from my social security. We have both re married. her husband died after 4 years. Can she draw from both husbands SS?. Can the ex and my wife draw from my SS? The ex got 50% of my pension as part of the divorce settlement and she still wants to continue bleeding me.
How can foreign widows that live overseas collect Social Security of their expat husbands? A Honduras National she was married to an American in Honduras. He was on Social Security and died 2 months ago. How can she collect her husbands benefit as an expat widow?
Does social security death benefits decrease for widow if a child from past relasionship also files? A husband dies and leaves behind a wife and their 2 children, but he also had a child from before he married his wife. Does the wife and her 2 children's social security death benefits from her husband decrease if the mother of the one previous child also file?
social security income and paying health insurance premium? My mother is receiving her social security early at 60 years old under widowed category. But is not getting medicare yet. So she is qualified for the low income health benefits. While being placed on the waiting list, she is purchasing the health plan at $302 a month. Can she claim this as a deductible when filing for taxes? Does she have to meet the 7.5% rule for medical expenses?
Best way to collect social security when married? I am a married female. Since my Social Security is higher than 1/2 of my husbands (but smaller than his whole benefit) , can I collect my own Social Security until he passes away then switch over to collect his for the higher amount in both instances?
I made a mistake on my marriage certificate 20 years ago..am I in trouble? I am a widow and I am applying to social security for widows benefits. I must produce my marriage certificate and i see a mistake under the number of marriages I have had. Can this mistake invalidate my marriage?
Am I entitled to social security benefits from my ex husband? I was maried for 17 years in N.J. but only worked 5 years. I am divorced since 2001. Will I be entitled to any of my ex-husband social security benefits when I reach retirement?
What would a social security card of a deceased relative say? I found a couple of social security numbers of some people that I believe to be my late great grandparents. If I were to submit these and request a card, what would that card tell me? Would it say their parents or no? Also, where should I go to request a card?
How do you find a social security number for someone who is deceased? I need to find my mothers social security number. She died in 1948.
Can you get your husband's social security and your own disability? My father recently passed away and he was recieving social security. My mother is not 60 yet an can not recieve his benefits unless she's 50 and on disability. Her doctors want her to go on disability because she has congestive heart failure, depression. She was told two different things, 1. She would have to choose her disability when she gets on it or my father's social security or 2. She would get both because they are two different things. I can't seem to find any information on this, anything would help!
Does anyone know how much the average social security recipient gets compared to how much they paid into it? I am looking for a reference. Would anyone know where I can find how much the average person pays into social security vs how much the average person gets in benefits if they live to the age of getting benefits? I am looking for total numbers over lifetime.
How could gay marriage affect social security? First of all I SUPPORT gay marriage. I have heard some say that it could affect social security. Could someone please explain that point of view in laymen terms? Or any other way that it could negatively affect the economy. Please keep the religious and family opinions to yourself. Thank you!
How will work effect my Social Security Survivors Benifits? How will work effect my Social Security Survivors Benifits? i'm 16 and me and my 3 younger siblings recieve monthly survivors benifits checks from my mothers untimely death in 2004. if i decide to get a job at lets say a fast food resturant how will my check be effected?
How does a retired widow get her hands on all the money she has coming to her? My mother is 66 this years. Has previously been on disability but this has ended.She became a widow 6 years ago. Her total income, per month is now $752. She cannot survive on that kind of money when her RX's are $700.She is applying for Medicare help but that is still not enough to live on. Who or where should she turn to see if she qualifies for any governmental help? She does not receive my deceased fathers social security and has no savings. Is there a dept. in Texas that could help her reap all of the benefits she has coming to. Also, is she eligable for Food Stamps? Also, I am not in the position to help her financially, although I wish desperately I were. She lives 110 miles away from me in the country and refuses to move back in with me, a single-empty-nester, because she is afraid to interfere with my life. She has numerous illnesses, one which is a severe heart condition and diabetes. Any advice anyone can give me would be very much appreciated.
Why is the surviving mother not eligible to receive the $255 dollar amount that Social Security says they pay? The person I am referring to was a 50 year old male on social security disability. He recently passed of pancreatic cancer. His mother is 83 years old and on a fixed income. She had to put up the expenses to pay for his cremation. Just because he has no minor children nor married at the time of his death, his mother should not be penalized and would benefit from the $255 dollar amount. She could really benefit from even that small amount to help in her costs. Is there an avenue to appeal this decision?
At what age and how much can I get from widow's benefits? My husband was retired when he passed away 4 years ago. At that time I was 48, they told me I wasn't eligible for widow's benefits until I was 62. Does this still apply and if not how much can I receive from his Social Security at age 51?
What is the best way for me and my fiance to file our taxes? I am widowed and have a 13 year old son. I am on social security for me and my son (death benefits). My fiance and me are now currently living together and tax season is here and I want to be sure we file correctly. Do we file together or seperatly. We won't be getting married till 2014 so I was curious on the best way to file. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
If a man dies while married and his first wife was married to him for 12 years, witch wife receives? His benefits when they retire? Do they share the Social Security check or does the Widow automatically get his benefits?
What will be the increase in Sarah's gross income as a result of the sale of the stock? Sarah, a widow, is retired and receives $24,000 interest income and dividends and $8,000 in social security benefits. Sarah is considering selling a stock at a $6,000 gain. What will be the increase in Sarah's gross income as a result of the sale of the stock?
What kind of financial support is a widow entitled to in Kentucky? My mother's husband passed away last night. She has always been a housewife and is now 55 years old. She won't be able to draw his social security until she is 60. She really isn't in the health to work due to her high blood pressure, so is there any kind of support that a widow is entitled to when they were supported by their spouse? We live in Kentucky. Thanks in advance.
What kind of financial support is a widow entitled to in Kentucky? My mother's husband passed away last night. She has always been a housewife and is now 55 years old. She won't be able to draw his social security until she is 60. She really isn't in the health to work due to her high blood pressure, so is there any kind of support that a widow is entitled to when they were supported by their spouse? We live in Kentucky. Thanks in advance.
Will the Social Security office go back and verify all of my old marriage and divorce dates? I am applying for widows benefits. I must list my previous marriages and divorces and the dates. Will the claims person go back and verify the dates? I think you know why I am asking...
can a wife who does not have enough points and is 55 get social security if husband gets ss disability? I want to know if I can get it off his social security disability.He needs someone with him at all times.
If I get married will my social security be cut? I have a question I get social security disability and I'm wanting to get married if I do will it affect my SSI?
Do you know the difference between SSI and SSDI? I have found that many people on here are confused about which programs benefits they are receiving. SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. It is a welfare program and it pays benefits to the blind, disabled or aged individual only. Entitlement to SSI automatically enrolls a person into Medicaid which is handled by the county welfare office. It is NOT a Social Security benefit although it is administered by the Social Security program. Benefits are paid from general taxes. SSDI stands for Social Security disability income. It is not a welfare program. It pays benefits to people who have worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough to be entitled to monthly benefits. If someone is entitled to SSDI and they have minor children those children can also receive monthly benefits. Spouses and widows/ers are paid under the Social Security program. After 24 months of entitlement to SSDI a person is eligible for Medicare. Social Security also pays retirement and survivor benefits. If someones Social Security benefit is low enough (under $694) they might also be eligible for SSI benefits. However, the SSI benefit will be reduced by all but $20 of the Social Security benefit. For example, if the Social Security benefit is $500 the SSI benefit would be reduced by $480. If you want good answers to your questions it is helpful that you know which benefit you are receiving so that you can get correct answers. I was a claims representative with Social Security for 32 years.
What will be the increase in Sarah's gross income as a result of the sale of the stock? Sarah, a widow, is retired and receives $24,000 interest income and dividends and $8,000 in social security benefits. Sarah is considering selling a stock at a $6,000 gain.
If a 70yr old couple remarries after both losing a spouse to death how does it affect social security benefits? They obviously don't collect four social security checks... do they? Please cite specific law and/or websites in your answer.
What are widowers social security benefits? I am going to be 60 years old next year. My husband has passed away. Does anyone know what kind of benefits I will receive from him? Will they be the full percentage or half?
Child Support and Social Security Disability income and paying taxes? Do I have to pay taxes if my only income is Social Security Disability (1,500 a month) and child support (500 a month)?
Can I work and continue to draw my husbands Social Security? I have been widowed for over a year and draw social security from my late husbands death we were married 25 yrs before he lost his battle with cancer. I had to leave my job to care for him his last year. I would like to return to work but have been told that if i return to work i would forfeit the social security income i now receive.
How to find if a person is still alive or not? Need information about persons vital statistics in order to file a claim for widows' benefits from Social Security. Have spouse's SS# and city and state of last know address.
Will getting married change my social security benefits? I currently get social security for myself and my children get money to for being my dependents, If i get married ill all that go away? My fiance works and makes money but i am disabled....
How would I find out if I could get my deceased husband's social security? My husband passed away 7 years ago - I'm still single, not looking for anyone. My husband did work some in his lifetime but not that much - would I still be eligible to get what ever he had in Social Security? I am working but I'm just barely surviving and thought maybe I could get something from his Social Security. Would anyone know about this? Any answer appreciated.
Can I collect Social Security widow benefits at age 60 on my late husband? I work also, but can't receive until 62. My husband died at 45. Can I collect on him for two years.
when a USA resident dies, does the social security pension go to the widower? she was getting social security from his retirement. she never worked. she was getting social security from his retirement. she never worked. she passed away.
How long before i can receive social security? let's hypothetically say i get a high paying job which pays 120k a year and i work for 20 years and retire at the age of 55. How much social security can i receive under these circumstances?
Can I claim my elderly Mother as a dependent? She draws Social Security Retirement benefits. I am a widow and work a full time job. Can I claim Mother on my taxes? Claim Head of Household? Is her SS benefits taxable?
Social security for children and widows under SSDI? We recently had a death in the family - my father. I have a brother who is 18 and a mother who is currently 47, one year older than was my father. Would they qualify for social security benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance section? Thanks.
Should i claim my step daughter on my taxes when she receives social security benefits? The situation is this: 6 years ago my wife was widowed by her previous husband and she and her daughter started receiving social security benefits. Obviously when we were married a couple months ago my wife's benefits ceased, but her daughter (my step daughter) continued to receive benefits. The social security department said half of her benefits were for living expenses, and the other half was for her education and entertainment like movies, clothes shopping and going out with friends. I am the sole bread winner in the family, my wife is a stay-at-home mom. I am fiscally responsible for my wife, her daughter (age 16), myself, and my daughter (age 6). What i need to know is: Can i claim my step-daughter? If i claim my step-daughter as a dependent will she cease to receive the benefits?
Why do people not equate paying into health care insurance the same as paying into social security insurance? I know many cases where people pay their health care premiums but then someone in their family gets in an accident, ends up with cancer, needs surgery, or something else. They end up pulling Way more insurance money then they ever put in. People seem ok with this. If you pay into social security for many years and get disabled, people have a problem with people receiving the benefit. Isn't the fact they paid into it, with the assumption their contributions would pay for disabled people, enough. Any of us could fall down. That's what we have insurance for. I've noticed people feel that those collecting disabilty--especially for crippling mental issues are low lifes. Why isn't the person getting surgery or treatment for cancer a low life? Also I noticed younger people on social security are frowned on, but 62 and older retirees not so much...even if they barely worked a day in their life and receive benefits from their deceased husband. How is social security insurance paid into by many paid out to a relative few any different than health insurance paid into by many, paid out to a few?
How do I receive back Widow Benefits? I turned 60 in April 2012 .I applied for widows benefits Jan 14,2013.Can I receive money for the months prior to filing in Jan as when I turned 60 in April I qualified for the Social Security benefits?
Does my wife get social security early death benefit if I die? I am in my thirties, married and have custody of two children from a previous marriage (11 and 12 year old). My wife has a 13 year old. My ex-wife would get physical custody if I die. Does my current wife, or anyone else, get a social security benefit if I die now?
How do you know if you will receive backpay from Social Security? My husband had SSD benefits and so I also got them but then he passed away in May of last year. I continued to receive benefits but they suddenly stooped in October. I called the Social Security office but they said without knowing what address was used to set it up they could not tell me anything over the phone. I still haven't received any money and I'm not sure why or if they will have to pay for the past months? ...?
How much social security will my mom get? My parents divorced about five years ago and my dad was paying child support. On Monday of this week my father unfortunately due to reasons I do not know... I am 15 and my sister is 16 and we are torn up over this... I have heard of people getting $300 for social security per month $900 and even $1600 a month... please help my mom is a single parent with a job that pays 11.50 an hour. sorry my hands got shaky when I got to that part but my father unfortunately hung himself
how do I get my deceased husbands social security number so I can get SSI? I am getting Widows pension through social security since my husbands death. I now wish to sigh up for SSI but have had brain surgery and cannot remember his social security number which I must have before i can get more benefits. Where do I find this out?
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