How do I withdraw my Social Security application?
Full question: Hi Martha, I applied for SSI a month ago but then decided that I wanted to cancel the process so I went to the Social Security office and the person that spoke to me told me that he couldn’t do it, that I needed a telephone appointment to do that. I have read…
Read MoreI am getting conflicting information about foreign pensions from the SSA website and my local SSA office. Who is correct?
Full question: Hi, Martha, I understand that the WEP reduction for Foreign Pension cannot be more than 1/2 of the Foreign pension. That‘s even mentioned on the SSA website. Today, we went to our local SSA office and they said that the deduction up to 2/3s of the Foreign government pension. Who is correct –…
Read MoreMy wife filed for spousal benefits, but our address is in Germany. What should I do?
Full question: My wife and I filed for her Spousal Benefit from our address in Germany (She is a German citizen). I am back in the USA for a period of time, and want to take her very difficult to replace Birth Certificate in to an SSA office. The initial claim for her benefits was…
Read MoreSocial Security is holding up my benefit. What should I do?
Hi there, There can be many reasons why they are holding up your benefit. We suggest that you call your local Social Security office to get more information. Good luck! Best, Martha
Read MoreI have been married and divorced to the same person twice. Does the SSA require that the ten years be consecutive?
Hi there, The short answer is “yes, sort of!” The “consecutive” part means that the two time periods of the marriages must be in existence in each of the 10 or more consecutive years. Therefore, the second marriage must start within the 12 months after the first divorce. Social Security does require that two people…
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