Q & A
I got married and I need to change my name in Social Security’s records. What do I do?
Answer: If you change your name due to marriage, or for any other reason, you’ll need to report the change and get a corrected Social Security card with your new name. You will need to fill out form SS-5. You can get…
Will My Medicare Part B Premium Be Higher Because of Income?
Answer: People who are age 65 and over get Medicare Part A and Part B. Medicare Part B charges a premium and will charge you more based on how much you make. For most people, the premium for Part B…
How Much Will You Get from Social Security When You Retire?
Answer: Have you ever wondered how much money you’ll get from Social Security when you retire? You can find out now — online. “People can go to socialsecurity.gov/myaccount,” says Mark Hinkle of the Social Security Administration. It takes about 10 minutes to sign up. Once…
I’m losing my employer-paid health insurance on 1/1/15. What do I do now?
Full Question: I am so uneasy with what is happening with my late husband’s retirement benefits. He worked for AT&T and they are stopping his retiree company Medicare coverage which I am enrolled in. What do I do NOW? I am a…
APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY NOW … OR LATER?
Full Question: When it comes to Social Security, we often hear the same questions. Should I apply now to get earlier payments? Or wait for a few years to get larger checks? We don’t know how long we will live. So, we…
I have been speaking with several attorneys who each want to help me file for Social Security disability. How much can they charge if I decide to have one of them represent me?
Answer: To charge you a fee for services, your representative first must file either a fee agreement or a fee petition with us. Your representative cannot charge you more than the fee amount we authorize.A representative who charges or collects a…
Is it true that Social Security will stop issuing benefit verification letters from the local offices?
Answer: The Social Security Administration recently announced that local Social Security offices would continue to provide benefit verification letters until further notice. Earlier this year, the agency had announced plans to discontinue providing benefit verification letters at the local field office level beginning…
Social Security Disability: What Happens When You Turn 66?
Answer: Most people think of Social Security as a retirement program, but disability benefits are also a huge part of Social Security. An estimated 8.8 million Americans receive Social Security disability benefits, with 2 million more dependents relying on the program…
My application for Supplemental Security Income based on my disability was recently denied. Can I appeal the decision?
Answer: Yes, if you disagree with a disability decision made on your claim, you can appeal it. The steps you can take are explained in our online publication, Your Right To Question A Decision Made On Your Supplemental Security Income Claim,…
What information do I need to apply for Supplemental Security Income?
Answer: Here are some of the things we will ask for when you apply for SSI. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you. But…