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Can a divorced spouse claim child-in-care benefits for her disabled adult child?

Full question: Can a divorced spouse claim child-in-care benefits for her disabled adult child if the primary beneficiary is still alive and collecting a benefit? Hi there, A divorced spouse can claim child-in-care benefits for a disabled adult child if the child became disabled before age 22 and the divorced spouse is caring for the…

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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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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 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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Can my wife switch from her benefit to a spousal benefit once I start collecting?

Full question: Hi I’m 68 and not collecting Social Security yet. My wife 66 started collecting on her record a year ago. When I start to collecting can my wife step up to spousal benefit if it’s higher? Hi there, Yes, when you start collecting your Social Security benefits, your wife may be eligible to…

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