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Spending Too Much Time Reading POMS: 10 Social Security Rules That Are Insane
Laurence Kotlikoff has a list of 10 Social Security Rules That Are Insane, excerpts from Social Security’s Program Operations Manual Series (POMS):
- “Even if we caused the (benefits) overpayment, you must show that you are without fault.”
- Cash benefits for disabled workers end “the month before the month you die.”
- “The lump-sum payment cannot be paid on the earnings record of a worker who dies in or after the month we receive notice of deportation or removal.”
- “What does ‘actually paid’ mean? Actual payment occurs when you are actually paid.”
- “Third parties may assist a claimant when completing the (online) application, but the claimant must be present to…Read More…