Are my Medicaid waiver payments counted as earned income?
Full question: I care for my adult disabled children in my home, and I receive Medicaid waiver payments through the IRIS Program in the state of Wisconsin for doing so. Our fiscal agent is iLIFE in Milwaukee, WI. I’ve been a caregiver with the IRIS Program since 2013 when our youngest turned 18. I’ve always…
Read MoreHow do I correct my Social Security earnings history?
Full question: My earnings on Social Security website show zero earnings even though taxes were with held from paycheck. How do I get this corrected? Hi there, You can submit past income tax filings and/or paychecks to the SSA to have those years updated. There are some restrictions on how far back these corrections can…
Read MoreWill my benefits be reduced if I work while collecting benefits?
Full question: I am 62 years old . If I start collecting social security now but continue working are my benefits going to be reduced or they will be the same as if I am not working ? Thank you Hi there, If you start collecting your retirement benefits and are still working, your benefits…
Read MoreAm I receiving the correct Social Security benefit amount?
Full question: In 2023, I took my social security benefit at age 70 (born in 1953. previously from age 66 took 50% of my wife’s FRA social security benefit). Had 35+ years at max social wage base. My monthly benefit was $4,498. Social Security Administration said max benefit for 2023 at age 70 was $4,555….
Read MoreI currently receive disability benefits. Will my benefits decrease when I reach FRA because of my earnings history?
Hi there, If you are collecting Social Security disability insurance, SSDI, you will still collect the same amount at full retirement age, but the benefit will be considered a retirement benefit and paid from a different SSA trust fund. Take care, Martha
Read MoreMy friend recently got widowed. She is still working. Will her income affect her survivor benefits?
Full question: My friend recently got widowed and her late husband had been receiving SS benefits. My friend is still working, will her income affect her survivor benefits being taxed ? Hi there, If your friend is still working and younger than her full (normal) retirement age – FRA, (between 66 and 67 depending on…
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