Social Security Answers

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Q) I HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY AUGUST MONTHLY SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT WHICH I USUALLY GET BEFORE THE 20TH OF EACH MONTH. PLEASE: WHAT’S GOING ON.

• A) You may need to call your local social security office or visit in person. 

Q) I divorced in April 2013. Does this change the social security benefit amount that I am presently collecting?
Thank you

• A) Benefits may be payable to a widow or widower with a disability if he or she meets all of the following requirements….

Q) How do I apply for repayment of part B Medicare expenses. Per the Social Security Administration I was advised to contact the state to ask about repayment of the funds taken from my monthly social security benefits to pay for my Part B of Medicare. Thank you.

• A) Establishing an installment agreement to repay an overpayment: Call Social Security at the toll-free number…

Q) I became disable in 1991…car accident broke spine c5and c6..didn’t apply because I was living off my husband social security..I’m 42 now and my health has taken a toll on my body..I’m concern and would like to know about my benefit as a widow? Thank you

• A) Your benefits will continue if you get divorced and you are age 62 or older unless you were married less than 10 years.

Q) Please help me! My sister in law is unwell. I am trying to help her get an appointment at Syracuse location. Can NEVER get through to make appointment. Her Social Security checks have been stopped. She can not explain why? She and I need to sit with a SS representative as soon as possible. Is other any way to secure an appointment? Please, please help me help her!

• A) Try giving them a call again. Social Security office is always very busy. You may need to visit in person. …

Q) I’ve been getting my social security benefits since April of this year, and now I received a letter in the mail asking me to submit my income again to ensure that you are paying me correctly.. I was told after I turn 66 that I could have as many jobs as I wanted. I first signed up in January and then was notified that I would not receive any back pay from the time that I first signed up. Now I received this letter stating that if I made more than $40,080 you will have to hold back some of my social security. Why? Like I stated, I received my first check in April and now this. Can you explain this to me?

• A) If you receive SSI and work, you must tell us right away when you start working and you must report your earnings each month.