Key Takeaway: Finding a social security lawyer requires researching lawyers, asking for referrals from friends and family, or contacting the American Bar Association for recommendations to ensure that you find a qualified and experienced lawyer in this field. Hiring a social security lawyer involves scheduling an initial consultation to discuss your case and understand the…
Key Takeaway: The Full Retirement Age for Social Security is the age at which individuals can receive their full retirement benefits, which is determined by their birth year. The Full Retirement Age is gradually increasing from age 66 to 67 for those born after 1959. Factors that affect Full Retirement Age include birth year, earnings…
Key Takeaway: The CPI or Consumer Price Index is a measurement used to track changes in the prices of goods and services purchased by households. It is important for determining Social Security benefit adjustments in order to maintain the purchasing power of recipients. There are different types of CPIs, including the CPI-W, which is used…
Key Takeaway: Reducing housing costs is crucial to afford assisted living on social security. Downsizing your home, opting for shared living arrangements, or seeking government housing assistance can help you save money. Supplemental income options like part-time work, social security benefits, or Medicaid waivers can also provide extra financial resources to afford assisted living on…
Key Takeaway: There are various loan options available for individuals without social security, including personal loans, payday loans, title loans, and collateral loans. However, it is important to be cautious of high-interest rates and predatory lenders. To be eligible for loans without social security, employment history, credit score, and the option of a co-signer can…
Key Takeaway: Social security benefits can be impacted if an individual is deported, and they may lose their benefits entirely. This can have a significant impact on the individual and their family members who rely on those benefits. The reasons for losing benefits may include failure to report changes in status, non-compliance with requests for…
Key Takeaway: Understand how to calculate taxable Social Security income: This involves first determining your total Social Security benefits, then calculating your “provisional income” by adding in other sources of income. Depending on your level of provisional income, up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxable. Report Social Security income accurately on…
Key Takeaway: AIMED Social Security is a program aimed at providing financial assistance and medical benefits to individuals with disabilities in India. The program is designed to help them lead a dignified life and become self-sufficient. The amount of AIMED Social Security benefits is determined by the extent of disability, age, and income of the…
Key Takeaway: Eligibility for Social Security Benefits: As a surviving spouse, you may be eligible for Social Security benefits if you were married to your deceased husband for at least 9 months before his death. If you are divorced, you may also be eligible if you were married to your former spouse for at least…
Key Takeaways: A Certified Medical Record (CMR) is a legal document that contains a patient’s medical history and treatment information, which is used to make decisions about disability benefits by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The CMR is important because the SSA uses it to assess whether an individual is eligible for disability benefits and…
Key Takeaway: Social Security is a government program that provides financial support to eligible individuals who have reached retirement age or become disabled. It is meant to secure a basic level of income for those who have worked and paid into the system. Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance to eligible individuals…
Key Takeaway: Obtaining a social security number for immigrants requires completing Form SS-5, gathering necessary documents, and visiting a Social Security Office. The typical processing time for a social security number is 2-4 weeks, but may take longer depending on factors such as the applicant’s immigration status, the workload at the Social Security Administration, and…