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How do I get my Medicare costs taken out of my SS check?
Q) How do I get my Medicare costs taken out of my SS check?
A) If you get Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) benefits, your Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) premium will get deducted from your benefit payment.
If you’re a Civil Service retiree and NOT entitled to Social Security:
Your premiums will be deducted from your Civil Service annuity. If this isn’t happening, call 1-800-MEDICARE.
https://www.medicare.gov/your-medicare-costs/paying-parts-a-and-b/pay-parts-a-and-b-premiums.html
I recently submitted my verification form for Medicare Part B. When can I expect a response?
Q) I recently submitted my verification form for Medicare Part B. When can I expect a response? I want to sign up for a BCBS MedAdvantage plan. A) According to Medicaid – Your coverage start date depends on your birthday if both of these apply: You sign up for Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and/or Medicare Part… Continue Reading
If a persons takes early retirement at 56 will they still be covered by medicare?
Q) If a persons takes early retirement at 56 will they still be covered by medicare? A) According to the Social Security Administration: You should apply for Medicare, if you: • Are within three months of turning age 65 or older; • Want Medicare benefits and don’t have Medicare coverage; • Don’t want to apply for monthly… Continue Reading
What is the time frame for applying for Medicare Part B?
Q) What is the time frame for applying for Medicare Part B? A) According to the Medicare Website: When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have a 7-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B. Example For example, if you’re eligible when you turn 65, you can sign up during the 7-month… Continue Reading
Turning 65 on Feb. 1, 2015, not retiring, was told I need to apply for Medicare Coverage A
Q) I am turning 65 on Feb. 1, 2015 and I not retiring now and I was told I need to apply for Medicare Coverage A only. Is this correct and how do I apply and by what time has to be done? How do I obtain this Form for coverage A? A) According to the Social… Continue Reading
My wife’s birthday is 12/16/1949.when can she sign up and receive her medicare coverage?
Q) My wife’s birthday is 12/16/1949.when can she sign up and receive her medicare coverage? A) You can use our online Medicare application if you: Are at least 64 years and 9 months old; Want to sign up for Medicare but do not currently have ANY Medicare coverage; Do not want to start receiving Social Security benefits… Continue Reading
Retired military. will be 65 Feb, When sign up for MEDICARE, what parts do I need?
Q) I am retired military. I will be 65 Feb of next year. When I sign up for MEDICARE, what parts do I need Part A<B<C<D? I now have TRICARE for life. A) According to TRICARE WEBSITE – If you have Medicare Part A, you must also have Medicare Part B to remain eligible for TRICARE.… Continue Reading
Is the private medi-gap coverage insurance also retroactive?
Q) My wife and I registered for only Medicare Part A a few years ago, since she was covered at work under her group health plan. Now, she will be separated from employment as of Oct. 1st. We have completed both the 40 B and and L 564 forms, and they are signed by her former… Continue Reading
I would like to drop the Medicare B. May I have the information?
Q) I would like to drop the Medicare B. May I have the information on how to accomplish this? 432-***-**** if you need to call. A) If you do not want Medicare Part B, follow the instructions that come with your Medicare Part B card. You will need to send back the Part B card. You can… Continue Reading
Can I delay going on Medicare until September 2015?
Q) I receive a pension check from the State of MN each month in excess of three thousand dollars. It is my understand that I make to much money to collect social security until age 66. Also I am still working & I have excellent health benefits through my employer. Can I delay going on Medicare… Continue Reading
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I would like to change DIRECT Deposit to my Home address
Q) I would like to change DIRECT Deposit to my Home address please. I no longer want direct deposit to CMECU. Please forward my check to *** W 1**h Street #307; Chicago Il. 6***3-5209. effective immediately. I tried so hard to do this on line. I couldn’t get it right. I apologize for that. My… Continue Reading
if my wife’s social security benefits is greater then mine would i receive hers?
Q) if my wife’s social security benefits is greater then mine would i receive hers? A) Under Social Security’s “deemed filing” rule, most married people are required to file simultaneously for retirement and spousal benefits — when you claim one, you are deemed to be claiming the other. Social Security will pay you the bigger… Continue Reading
I am 68 (born 1951) and have not claimed any SS benefit…,
Q) I am 68 (born 1951) and have not claimed any SS benefit. My spouse is 69 (1950) and has not claimed a benefit. 1) Are we grandfathered into the old filing rules? 2) Specifically, can my spouse still “file and suspend” planning to claim his benefit at 70? 3) If my spouse can do… Continue Reading
I am eligible for retirement .. what steps do I need to take..
Q) I am eligible for retirement this coming fall. what steps do I need to take to get the process started A) According to the Social Security Administration – If you were born between 1943 and 1954 your full retirement age is 66Remember, the earliest a person can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits will… Continue Reading
how do you change your name after being married?
Q) how do you change your name after being married? A) According to the Social Security Administration website: To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change and identity. If you are a U.S. citizen, you also must show us a document proving your U.S. citizenship, if… Continue Reading
I made a account to get my award letter but it’s not working.
Q) I made a account to get my award letter but it’s not working. A) The benefit verification letter, sometimes called a “benefits letter,” or a “Social Security award letter,” serves as proof of your retirement, disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or Medicare benefits. It also serves as proof that you have applied for benefits… Continue Reading
HI- can I get- a bpqy letter ?
Q) HI- can I get- a bpqy letter ? Thank you A) A Benefits Planning Query (BPQY) provides information about a beneficiary’s disability cash benefits, health insurance, scheduled continuing disability reviews, representative payee, and work history as stored in Social Security Administration’s electronic records. Below are steps you can take to get a copy of… Continue Reading
If I start receiving benefits at 65 yrs would I still be able to work?
Q) If I started receiving benefits at 65 yrs. of age would I still be able to work my 45 hrs. job that at full retirement age of 66 yrs. of age would I be drawing my full amount at my retirement age? A) According to the Social Security Administration – You can get Social… Continue Reading
What are the requirements to retire?
Q) What are the requirements to retire? A) According to the Social Security Administration: Full retirement age is the age at which a person may first become entitled to full or unreduced retirement benefits. If your full retirement age is older than 65 (that is, you were born after 1937), you still will be able… Continue Reading
city offered a 457b deferred compensation..Will my Social Security benefits be subject to any reduction
Q) I just turned 62. I have 23 years employment paying into SS. I have 16 years working for a city police department that did not pay into social security. Instead the city offered a 457b deferred compensation program in which they contributed 4% of my base salary but no additional money for any overtime… Continue Reading
As my mother’s executor, need to change social security address to mine?
Q) As my mother’s executor, I need to receive her SS income statement at my address in order to file her taxes. How do I change her prior address to mine? A) According the the Social Security Administration: If you get Social Security benefits (retirement, survivors, or disability), you can update your contact information in… Continue Reading
Received a shredded year end statement from social security. How do I get other?
Q) Thanks to Carlisles fine fine post office, I just received a shredded year end statement from social security. It’s so shredded I can’t read any of the info, it’s in a hundred pieces. If it’s the statement telling me next years amount, or this years total payout, I’ll Ned another one for my taxes… Continue Reading
How do you make a appointment at your local social security office?
Q) How do you make a appointment at your local social security office? I have the phone number but there is no option to make a appointment. A) If you do not want to apply for social security benefits online, or you need to speak with a social security office representative for any other reason,… Continue Reading
How can I get a award notice from Social Security Administration
Q) How can I get a four page award of notice from Social Security Administration A) The benefit verification letter shows your monthly benefit amount. You can get your benefit verification letter online, or request it by telephone. It is often used to: Apply for a loan;Give to a landlord;Obtain housing assistance, or other state or local… Continue Reading
I may needing to do something at this moment in time to PREPARE for my retirement…
Q) I just turned 65 in October of this year. I am currently working full time and I expect to be working well into 2019 at the least. I have health insurance through my wife as she is younger than I and still working as well. I am just trying to figure out if there… Continue Reading
My wife started collecting ss from her job. If I die before her will she be able to collect any of my Social Security?
Q) My wife started collecting ss from her job when she was 64 years old and I stared collecting from my job at age 66. She gets $1100 per month and I get $2200 per month. If I die before her will she be able to collect any of my ss? We are currently 70… Continue Reading
I need the name on my child’s SS card to be changed. What documentation would I need to bring with me?
Q) I need the name on my child’s SS card to be changed. What documentation would I need to bring with me? we have a NH legal name change letter already. Anything else? A) According to the Social Security Website: To change your name on your card, you must show us documents proving your legal name change… Continue Reading
Need a Benefits letter
Q) Need a Benefits letter A) According to Social Security Administration You can use a my Social Security online account to: Get your benefit verification letter or (BUDGET LETTER); Check your benefit and payment information and your earnings record; Change your address and phone number; and Start or change direct deposit of your benefit payment. If you… Continue Reading
I’m disabled I receive SSA benefits if my children’s dad is also disabled is my child eligible to receive benefits
Q) I’m disabled I receive SSA benefits if my children’s dad is also disabled is my child eligible to receive benefits A) With both you and your child’s dad being disabled it can be very difficult emotionally financially. The Social Security Administration does provides financial disability benefits in cases when a disability disrupts the ability of an… Continue Reading
Both of my parents died in 2018. How do I get copies of their final SSA-1099s next January?
Q) Both of my parents died in 2018 and the address known for them to SSA is no longer valid. How do I get copies of their final SSA-1099s next January? A) Recommend that you visit your local Social Security office and bring with you proof of death and make your request to change the mailing address… Continue Reading
HOW CAN I GET A PRINTOUT OF MY SOCIAL SECURITY REWARDS LETTER
Q) HOW CAN I GET A PRINTOUT OF MY SOCIAL SECURITY REWARDS LETTER A) You can request a copy of your award notice from the Social Security Administration by calling them toll free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by contacting your local office. If a copy is not available, they can provide you with an official letter… Continue Reading
want to get a social security card, what do I need to bring with me?
Q) I have to go to roswell in a couple of weeks and want to get a social security card so I can renew my drivers license. What do I need to bring with me? Do I need to make an appointment? if so, how? A) According to the Social Security Administration on Documents needed to apply… Continue Reading
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Under Social Security’s “deemed filing” rule, most married people are required to file simultaneously for retirement and spousal benefits — when you claim one, you are deemed to be claiming the other. Social Security will pay you the bigger of the two amounts (never both combined). If the spousal benefit is larger than your retirement benefit, you will receive the amount of the spousal benefit. https://www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/spouse-income-affect-social-security-retirement/