People don’t really know about social security benefits. It seems like it is hard to find straight information on this topic. You certainly won’t get straight information from politicians on social security. They seem to be scared of taking on the issue and having an honest discussion Info
The basic deal is that the government, way back when, decided that they needed to have benefits for people that were publicly funded. So the social security administration was built and funded. If you really think about it for a long time, it’s a great idea. Take care of those people in our society that need help. If they don’t have money, for whatever reason, our country will provide social security
So they created this new thing and funded it and made a way to keep track of everything. Of course, everything is great at the beginning of any program. It’s only when the program has become old, the funding didn’t work out as you hoped, that things get difficult. At this point, social security is not in good shape. Nobody is sure how this story will end.
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January 9th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
A: In most cases, a person currently receiving social security disability benefits will automatically receive retirement benefits when they reach full retirement age. For most recipients, this conversion requires little or no effort. Consult the Social Security Administration or talk to a lawyer for information about transferring from social security disability to retirement.
Q: Is it true that everybody’s social security disability claim gets denied the first time?
A: While you may hear plenty of horror stories about constant rejection from the social security disability program, the truth is that not all first claims are denied. In truth, the SSA has no rule in place that directs them to deny all first claims.
January 10th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
To do this, surviving family members need to prove that their deceased relative did or could have qualified for social security benefits in the month that they died.
Lump Sum Death Payment of social security benefits is available only to particular surviving family members. When making the claim, the family will need to provide information and records about the deceased’s social security benefits eligibility and application (if there was one). They will also request evidence of the deceased’s disability beginning at 14 months before the date of death.
Q: What will happen to my social security benefits, once I am already on them, and I die?
A: When you are receiving social security benefits, and have paid social security taxes, some family members may be eligible to receive survivor’s benefits upon your death.
January 11th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
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January 12th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
Be sure your doctor keeps track of your symptoms to give the SSA a thorough history of your disability. The more documentation and evidence you have for your disability, the better your chances of getting social security benefits.
Q: My disability allows me to work, but I cannot earn the same amount of money I did before. Am I allowed to apply for social security benefits?
A: In this case, yes, you can apply for social security benefits. But your claim may not necessarily be approved.
January 13th, 2009 at 9:06 pm
A competent social security lawyer can make it easier for you to avail of such benefits, which are often granted depending on your qualifying points. A social security lawyer can help you with the different types of Social Security Disability benefits available and help you decide which one is the most appropriate to your situation. A social security lawyer can even help you with the qualification process.
There are actually a few disability benefits offered by the Social Security system. A good social security lawyer can help you better understand the rules of each one, as they can be quite complex.
January 14th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
Since it is not uncommon for there to be errors, be sure to review this statement to ensure that your earnings over the years have been reported accurately. This is extremely important since your future benefits are based on the information contained in this report.
The age at which you can receive full social security benefits is dependent upon the year in which you were born. For example, individuals born in 1937 or earlier can opt to receive their full social security benefits at the age of 65. You can refer to the SSA website or you local SSA office for complete information concerning when you are eligible to receive full social security benefits.
January 15th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
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January 16th, 2009 at 9:08 pm
The SSA will Social Security benefits only to people with total disability. Applicants that are only partially disabled or are only disabled for a short period of time cannot avail of Social Security benefits.
Physicians have pronounced my condition incurable so why is there a need to keep seeing doctors?
Even if your doctor has pronounced that there is no longer any treatment that can help you, you should continue seeking medical help in order to ease the pain or symptoms of your condition. And if you continue to receive Social Security benefits, you should continue to see your doctor because Social Security will periodically review your claim to deem if you are still disabled or not. Failing to see a doctor regularly may give the SSA cause to believe that you are no longer disabled.
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January 19th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Social Security taxes are typically deducted from you with every paycheck that you receive from your employer. For most people, Social Security is used for the purpose of retirement benefits that they can avail of when they reach the age of retirement. However, there is also a certain portion of your Social Security tax that can be used for a disability plan. Federal law states that in the event of an injury or some type of illness or disease that effectively hinders your ability to work, you can claim some Social Security benefits even though you have not reached retirement age yet. These benefits can be used to provide you with an income source in the event that you are not able to work.
January 20th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
To be eligible, a child cannot be married. He must also be under the age of 18, or the age of 20 if he is a student. Your dependents will not qualify as part of your benefits, if you collect Supplemental Security Income payments. If you have any questions about qualifications for dependents, you may wish to contact a social security lawyer.
Q: What happens when Social Security reviews my file?
The administration does evaluate your records from time to time.
January 21st, 2009 at 9:11 pm
Q: When will social security benefits begin, after an individual has received approval for disability?
A: A person must be out of the workforce due to the medical condition for a minimum of five months before social security benefits can begin. Ideally, in that sixth month, a qualified individual would start receiving benefits. If you are still awaiting initial approval, it is difficult to predict when you will receive notice of a decision. The thing that usually affects how long it takes to process an application is the wait for medical records. If it takes a while to receive requested medical records, the disability examiner assigned to your case must wait until he receives them to approve or your deny your application.
January 22nd, 2009 at 9:12 pm
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January 24th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
You will not receive payments for the five month waiting period. It is possible to be paid retroactively, if it is proven that your condition was present prior to your application for disability benefits. You can receive retroactive benefit payments for no more than a year. If you need assistance applying for or determining if you are eligible for retroactive payments, it would be helpful to contact a social security lawyer. There are many applicants who do receive back payments for benefits, since the process of applying for benefits can often take quite a while.
January 25th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
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January 26th, 2009 at 9:15 pm
Whether the payments are higher under your own social security disability account or your deceased spouse’s is determined by your current age, the severity of your disability, and your earnings record. If you do apply for survivor’s benefits, you will generally receive full benefits if you are at full retirement age or older at the date of application (or over 50 and disabled). If you are under full retirement age but 60 or older, you will receive anywhere from 71 to 99% of your deceased spouse’s social security disability benefits.
Q: I currently get my benefits from social security disability, but I want to switch to social security retirement.
A: In most cases, a person currently receiving social security disability benefits will automatically receive retirement benefits when they reach full retirement age.
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April 24th, 2009 at 8:57 pm
What happens next?
A: If you have one, your social security lawyer will explain your options when you have received a notice of overpayment. The first thing you can do is request a reconsideration from Social Security. You will do this when you believe that Social Security has made a mistake in considering you an overpayment. When requesting a reconsideration, you are essentially asking the SSA to give your file another look. If you meet with them, you may want to take a social security lawyer along, just in case.
May 6th, 2009 at 1:39 pm
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May 31st, 2009 at 7:36 pm
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June 12th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
Social Security does conduct periodic reviews of all cases. It is your duty to keep your claims representative informed of any changes to your medical condition or changes in employment.
Q: What is the average time it takes to review a claim for social security benefits?
A: The standard estimate for a decision to be made regarding a social security benefits application is just under 4 months. It is hard to determine, however, the length of time your claim may be under review. Some claims for social security benefits can be awarded in as little as a month.
September 19th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
The most important condition is the degree of your disability as determined by the Social Security Administration. Under SSA rules, you are classified as disabled if you cannot work in the same job as before, and your condition prevents you from working at another job. You will also be considered disabled if your condition is expected to last for a period of one year or more OR if it is expected to result in your death.
Social Security is designed to work on the principle that members can rely on family members to support them during their illness or that they have other sources of income. These sources could be anything from sickness or injury benefits from work to personal insurance and savings.
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October 21st, 2009 at 2:04 am
The amount you receive in social security benefits, however, will remain the same. Your benefits will automatically convert.
Q: Should you be worried if Social Security is reviewing your disability claim and you currently receive social security benefits through the program?
A: All claimants that receive disability benefits will have their file periodically reviewed. The reviews are conducted every several years. Since there can be a backlog of cases, the reviews may not happen for a year or two after they are supposed to.