I am 77 years old and finally leaving my job, so I will be losing my access to employer supplied health insurance. I do have Medicare Part A and Part B, which I have been using as a supplement to my employer supplied health insurance coverage. Do I need to do anything now that Medicare A & B will be my only health insurance coverage?
A) Congratulations on your retirement! Since you already have Medicare Part A and B, you generally don’t need to take immediate action. Medicare will be...
I’m an adult who already struggles with Epilepsy and I take care of my mother with dementia and my father who recently had a stroke, Dr appointments, giving medication and recently taking iver the bills as well.
I have moved in and I have heard of financial assistance for family members who step up to take care of aging family members. Ive...
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHERE THE NEAREST SSA OFFICE NEAR ME IN SAINT HELENS OREGON THANK YOU
The nearest Social Security Administration office is in West Linn, Oregon at 1830 Blankenship Rd Suite 150. You can reach them at 1-800-772-1213 or visit...
I have an injury to my right hand back from the late nineties. They asked me then if I wanted to start collecting my disability benefits then and I said no because I didn’t want to be limited on my earning potential. Now that I’m older and having some issues I would like to know if I can start collecting the disability benefits now and what I’d have to do to get the process started.
A) Yes, you can still apply for disability benefits even if you were injured in the 1990s. If your injury is now preventing you from...
I am getting to 65 years old, and my daughter is 11 years old. is she able to apply for a family social security benefits?
A) Yes, your 11-year-old daughter may be eligible for family social security benefits if you are receiving retirement or disability benefits. However, the amount of...
Why did the nursing home keep my mother’s death benefit ? We paid for the funeral
A) There are several reasons why a nursing home might keep a resident’s death benefit. Here are a few possibilities: It is important to note...
Do I need to go in person to sign up for Medicare part B if I already have Part A?
A) Generally, no, you don’t need to go in person to sign up for Medicare Part B if you already have Part A. You can...
I turned 65 in the month of September and currently working, I’m currently have full medical coverage under my employer. Will I still need to sign up for Medicare Part A? Will I be penalized for not registering with Social Security?
A) Medicare and Working Past 65: A Quick Guide Great question! Let’s break down your situation: Medicare Part A: Social Security: Here’s a quick recap:...
I have a son (age 40) who receives social security disability insurance for a condition he has had since birth. I am divorced from his mother and am in a long-term relationship. I want to marry my partner so that she can receive my social security after I die. However, I understand that my disabled son may also be entitled to my social security. Can my son receive my social security after my prospective wife dies? How would I arrange that in advance?
Understanding Social Security Survivor Benefits for Your Disabled Son A) Yes, your disabled son may be eligible to receive Social Security survivor benefits after your...
trying to sign up my brother for social security who is out of the hospital and at a recovery center .. you have only one # 1213 for 50 states. my phone died while waiting. how do i get a live person to talk too
How to Contact Social Security for Help A) Unfortunately, there isn’t a direct line to speak to a live representative without going through the automated...