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Your Social Security Questions Answered

Read answers to reader-submitted Social Security questions from Martha Shedden, NARSSA’s Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer, and her team of experts.

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Are benefits paid to an ex-spouse included in the Family Maximum calculation?

Full question: I am a divorce married to my ex for more than 10 years. My question involves family maximum, I saw this and I’m wondering if I qualify for my full share of benefits from my ex-husbands retirement. My adult disabled son is getting benefits from my husband’s retirement but I was told I…

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How do I apply to Medicaid?

Full question: How to apply to Medicaid? Me and my wife are retired without any financial back up since last three years and hoping get some help. Hi there, Thank you for reaching out regarding your interest in applying for Medicaid. Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that provides health coverage to eligible…

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Will my payment date change when I switch from SSDI to Social Security retirement benefits?

Full question: I am currently on SSDI. I turn 65 this month. On SSDI I get paid on the 3rd of each month. Will my payment date change to the fourth Wednesday of each month after 65? I have emailed, called and texted my local and government SSA with NO response. Help! And thank you….

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If my wife claims spousal benefits early, will she still be entitled to full survivor benefits?

Full question: If my wife claims Social Security at age 62 (based on my earning as I am high earner), will she get full survivor benefits at her full retirement age. Hi there, Thank you for reaching out. If your wife claims Social Security spousal benefits at age 62 based on your earnings as the…

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How do I get reimbursed for Medicare premiums that were incorrectly deducted from my Social Security?

Full question: Yes I took 2 months of premium out of my social security check for my medicare because they had my Medicaid was paying for it and they had it messed up in the computer, but they’re supposed to reimburse me for them too much. How do I do go about getting that paid?…

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How long is the processing time for Form SSA-1724?

Full question: My wife passed away in February and her Social Security check was sent to her bank and then taken back. She passed away after her birthday in February had to file a 1724 to get payment its been over 60 days now how long should it take for payment? Hello, Thank you for…

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