Who/What am I?
I am Health insurance administed by the federal government. What are I?
Medicare (HI/SMI)
At what age can a worker start collecting reduced Social Security retirement benefits?
62
Who can receive survivor benefits from Social Security?
Spouses / Ex-Spouses, children (Stepchildren/ Adopted Children / Grandchildren), and sometimes dependent parents of deceased workers.
True or False: Spouses who never worked can receive Social Security benefits.
True
If I have had limited work (only really worked under the table - not insured) and I pass away, can my children or spouse get benefits?
No
I am based on old age or disability, along with income and resources. What benefit am I?
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) - T16
Benefits are based on your highest __ years of earnings
35
What is the minimum number of work credits needed to qualify for SSDI benefits?
20 credits in the last 10 years (but varies by age)
True or False: Everyone who has Medicare Part A receives it free of charge.
False - It depends on work history / QC's
If I am 55 years old and receive my benefit payments on the 1st of each month and I have been getting benefits for 2 years. Do I qualify to apply for Medicare benefits and will I automatically be enrolled in Medicare A and B.
No, SSI does not qualify for auto enrollment and outside of the auto enrollment you would have to 65 or older to qualify for the benefit.
I fall under T2 and was never intendent to be you only source of income; however, I can assist with providing benefits if and when you decide not to work. As long as you are at least age 62. What type benefit am I?
RIB - Retirement
What is the Full Retirement Age (FRA) for individuals born after 1960?
67
What is the age that children are no longer eligible for child/student benefits if they are not disabled?
What is 18 (19 if still in secondary school)
True or False: Social Security and Extra Help Program to assist with paying for part B (SMI) medical insurance.
False, there are programs through Medicaid that assist with paying for Medicare Part B for people who have low income and resources.
If I need assistance paying for my Medications at the pharmacy does SSA have an assistance program and if so, what is it called?
Yes, the Extra Help Program or Part D Subsity
To qualify for me, you must have an illness or injury that is expected to last at least 12 months or longer or be expected to result in death
DIB - Disability
If you wait until this age to begin receiving RIB payments, you will receive the highest monthly Social Security payments.
Age 70
Hi, my name is Kim Lee. I am 70 years old and my ex-husband and I have been divorced over 20 years. I am unmarried and never married again. I know that he has worked and paid into social security significantly because he is a Doctor at the local hospital. I stayed home and took care of the kids. He passed away but had remarried and his new wife is getting benefits off of his record. Is there a possibility that I may qualify for benefits off of his record as well?
Yes - Title II Benefit Chart
True or False: Medicaid is a Federally administered program that is based on work history. You automatically apply for Medicaid when you apply for SSI in all states.
False - Medicaid is a state administered program. In some but not all states, an application for SSI is also an application for Medicaid.
If I call in to Do a COA and I provide you with the correct SANDP+1 however, I do not have the banking information, would you be able to update the address? If not, what are my options?
No, Routing and Account information is needed to update over the phone.
1. MySSA
2. Call back with information
3. In office as a express service
I am based on your year of birth; you guessed it I am an age. In fact, I am the age that you can receive your benefit without a reduction. I am the age at which retirees will receive 100 percent of the benefits (PIA) to which they are entitled. What are I?
FRA (Full Retirement Age)
How many work credits does a worker need to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits?
40QC's (4/yr - 10 years of work)
Hi my name is Ms. Garret and I am 68 years old. I married Mr. Garret on 01/01/2001. Unfortunately, it did not work out, and I left him some time ago. Our divorced was finalized 02/10/2024. He is refusing to file and keeps telling me that he has to pull first. Is this true?
No, she is a Independent Divorced Spouse (2 years divorced) and he will not have to collect first.
True or False: An ex-spouse could collect benefits if the marriage lasted at least 2 years.
False - 10 year requirement.
If I call into the office to update my direct deposit, what are the 4 options that I have to get the information updated?
1. Direct Deposit Team w/ Security Authentication Pin through MySSA
2. Auto Enrollment through Select Financial Institutions
3. Express Service through FO
4. MySSA Directly (up to 60 days to update)