When NOT to Take “No” for a Social Security Answer.
Here’s a Social Security reality: Representatives at the Social Security Administration are human and, as such, they can (and do) make mistakes. So you shouldn’t just accept a negative response to your Social Security question, even if an authorized agent of the SSA is the one providing it. Two cases in point for this are made by retired Social Security employee Tom Margenau, who writes a regular advice column “Social Security and You” appearing in many media publications. In this article appearing at Tucson.com, Mr. Margenau reflects upon his tenure at the Social Security Administration and explains why, even if an SSA agent has informed you otherwise, that you should still file for any Social Security benefit you truly believe you are entitled to. Click here to read more.
Also, if you wish to double-check any answer you might receive from the SSA, or if you have questions about your individual situation under Social Security, note that the AMAC Foundation provides a free-to-the-public service to help Americans navigate the complexities of this program. Learn more about it here…
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