How to collect US social security benefit in the Philippines

[@bradrose9407]

JUST KEEP MONEY IN US BANK AND USE YOUR ATM CARD

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

i would never deposit any checks in a Philippines bank,,,,just use your atm card and leave in USA,,,i have been doing it for over 20 years,,,never had a problem,,,,,if u are worried about the atm fees, then u dont have enough money saved anyway

[@kennywoodyard4819]

Amen brother.. I live in the Philippines as well. I have 2 US Bank accounts, as well as a Virtual Mailbox that shows the Tax man I have a US address. I will never open a PI account.. I will file next year...

[@janiceyohanna4734]

​@@kennywoodyard4819 how long u've been staying in the Philippines if u don't mind me asking,my bf is currently staying here in the Philippines too,and we're worried about what they say he can only stay only for 6 months and need to come back to US so they won't stop his benefits

[@georgekrug2071]

​@@kennywoodyard4819 If I move to the Philippines and don't have a USA address how do I get around that ?

[@clbdyc]

If you have a Schwab account they refund any atm fees

[@yootoober2009]

I'm a naturalized US citizen. I receive my SS benefit at a BDO bank account. I also deposit a US personal check in my local BDO Dollar account monthly and withdraw in either peso or dollar after about 20 days.

[@stevophillips4121]

That's what I was told by ex pat friend living in Phil's 6+ years. So when I need cash, I just send myself money thru Xoom. No hassles

[@rustytarter5376]

Good day I'm a american citizen living in philippines 15yrs i recieve my social direct deposit to bpi the usa ssa has a set up with bank of mellon in nyc. Yes i lose approximately $8 in transfer ( not a problem ) and yes get a questionnaire every year or 2 make sure to fill out they will hold your payments i never had a problem until covid hit didn't recieve my mail long time. Good luck to everyone

[@donaldtork5846]

From www.ssa.gov/foreign/ . "The Social Security Administration will resume mailing the forms SSA-7161 and SSA-7162 in late June 2022. Forms will be mailed according to the schedule that was in effect prior to the pandemic (i.e. if you were expecting a form in 2020, you will receive it in 2022; 2021 in 2023). Please complete and return the forms promptly to avoid suspension of benefits."

[@hernstv]

When you send back questionnaire, what courier you frequently use to ensure mail wont get lost on the way?

[@michaelspencer6523]

All social security can draw from usa and in philippines ALL. no ssi can, that not social security its suplimentury security income. None can leave the state you reside in usa only. It state welfare not federal social security this means no medicaidis good out of the state it paid from, only medicare only is of federal social security tax preimum paid at least 45 years every week you paid ssi is welfare not worked anough so state welfare pays it only

[@imeldageneroso8369]

Put your Ss benefits in PNB USA then you can withdraw in PNB Philippines.

[@conchitabalance2314]

Hello ma'am,puede bang magtanong ganon din ginawa ko nag open ako Ng account ko SA LOS ANGELES PNB SA ABRA KO MAIWITHDRAW PERO NANDITO PA RIN AKO SA SAN DIEGO.ANO PO BA ANG SUMUNOD NA GINAWA MO NAGSEND KABA NG DIRECT FORM SA SSA OFFICE GALING BANKO SA PINAS.SALAMAT PO

[@chopciriacruz6030]

Wait... so this can be done, PNB USA to PNB Pinas ? I can open a PNB account here in the States ?

[@pktg1711]

A timely presentation, Vlogger Grandpa, since we (with wife) recently retired. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@georgeorwell3573]

I can confirm that your account in the pinoy bank that receives social security funds must only be in the social security receipients name only. I use Metrobank and the service is free of any fee what so ever. Dollar for dollar I receive my ss payment like clockwork. Its a passbook account and I need to visit the bank with my passbook to access the USD for $ withdrawl or conversion to PHP.

[@aliciacoleman3844]

I think social security office,, needs to investigate where and who the person living and mandatory to appear personally to the office. There are a lot of person who get away the person already die in other country, but the family continue receiving the SS money from died member bcz they did not report the person collecting die.

[@manny7886]

When my parents retired to Pinas 20 years ago, they inquired about their SS pension to have it send to Pinas. The SSA would deliver the check to Pinas but their would be a $100 monthly deduction from their pension. They decided against it and have thier checks deposited to their US bank instead. We Xoom their money to their Pinas bank.

[@adorabedard5132]

Does your parents have to fly back to US every year able to continue receiving their pension…

[@m8tyone]

Make sure you have direct deposit in your bank account and use the atm card to make your withdrawals in the Philippines.

[@92646snake]

A lot of comments that keeping SSA benefits in a US bank is a better strategy and I totally agree. But it may not be feasible for some retirees who have moved permanently back to PHL. Opening a US bank account requires a physical US address, per the Patriot Act. Every now and then, institutions like BofA or WF would require the account holder to review his profile (which includes the physical US address) and certify that the information is still correct. Providing false information to a bank is a felony.

[@chopciriacruz6030]

Through research, I find out that lots Expats uses a family members address in the States

[@hernstv]

@@chopciriacruz6030 This is true!

[@FarEastPhilippines]

Prepare yourself, do your own research and independent vertification due diligence regarding coordination of your own finances while living abroad! Not all information supplied is valid/up to date! Best bank that has US banking offices is PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK (1st Priority)...

[@rfbos]

My 2 cents. Setting up your SS checks to be deposited in a dollar account in the Philippines is more expensive in exchange to peso fees than it is to draw from a USA bank via ATM. It also depends on your bank for atm fees, exchange fees on top of PH bank rates. Example rate fee from BPI, $4.23 foreign atm fee per transaction at todays rate of P58.98 per $1. BDO, $3.50 atm fee per transaction at a rate around P57.96. BDO always has the lowest rate of exchange. FYI, look out for using you atm card at SM Malls. They use BDO

[@lhogie1962]

The easiest way is deposit your benefits from U.S bank and transfer it to Philippines Bank..no SSS involvement,note make sure your U.S is a joint account just in case of emergency

[@erica8165]

Just setup your social security retirement benefits to be deposited into your US bank account to eliminate complications with setting it up deposits to a non-US bank.

[@yootoober2009]

There will also be complications getting that money out of your US bank every month. Setting up your SS benefits to be direct deposited at a BDO bank takes the fees and other complications out.

[@StreakPhilippines]

This is the most comprehensive video on Social Security in banking here I have seen, and it is exactly my experience at BPI. There are plenty of people asking these questions and on many other videos there are conflicting answers. Good work, very useful.

[@altriplett9099]

Too easy to open a bank account in Pinas, then, unless you're too broke, simply have paper checks, from your american banking institution, and deposit one, written for the desired amount, into your Philippines account! The draw back in this plan is some people won't have the 1-2 month's money left in their american account

[@estrellacastillo6219]

good idea, i think this would be cheaper to withdraw money than withdrawing from ATM

[@Billyjack121]

They have a Chase Bank in the Philippines, what I'm going to use.

[@92646snake]

The Chase bank in Manila does not have retail banking operations. They only cater to large commercial and merchant accounts.

[@MrSouthpoint69]

Sir we plan on going back and forth every 3 -4 months US TO PHILIPPINES vice versa . I was told that I can use my US Atm debit card to withdraw money in he Philippines is this true ? That way I don't need the hassle with SS and my federal pension.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

That is true, but check with your bank about usability of your ATM card and applicable fees. That varies from one bank to another.

[@92646snake]

That is correct in the case of major US banks like Chase, Citi, BofA, WF, etc. There will be two kinds of transaction fees for using a US ATM card in a foreign ATM: one from the US bank (usually 5 USD) and another fee from the owner (BPI, BDO, etc) of the local ATM (usually 250 PHP). That means a total of 10 USD in fees for each withdrawal. There are some financial institutions that reimburse these foreign ATM transactions. For example, Charles Schwab will reimburse those foreign ATM fees at the end of the month back into your Schwab account. Wells Fargo will immediately reimburse the fees if you maintain an overall relationship of at least $250K.

[@becoolmanilaners5256]

Dual citizenship is the answer start investing now in the PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭 and plant malunggay

[@mellaniesalisig9938]

Hello everyone, I'm reaching out for guidance and support during a challenging time. My husband, a US citizen, passed away in October 2023 at the age of 68. We were married for four years, and he was receiving security retirement benefits. I'm now 25 years old, with debts to pay and a child to support. Living in the Philippines, I wonder if there are any steps I can take to access his benefits to help me through this difficult period. Any advice or assistance would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for your understanding and support.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Here's a link that you may find helpful in this complicated issue: www.aarp.org/retirement/social-security/questions-answers/social-security-spouse-dies.html?cmp=KNC-DSO-SAPLA-SavingsPlanning-SocialSecurityQuestions-NonBrand-Exact-40625-GOOG-SOCSEC-SurvivorBenefits-Exact-NonBrand&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9LPqzvzjhAMVhEtHAR210wD5EAAYASAAEgLJb_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@92646snake]

Visit the Social Security office at the US Embassy in Manila and apply for survivor’s benefits. Do you know if your husband submitted a ROM (Report of Marriage) with the US Embassy? Without a ROM, the claim might be complicated.

[@mmc3731]

Hi Grandpa Vlogger: can you make a vlog/video of Philippine banks that have ties with US banks for retirees to collect their SSS & Pag-IBIG remittances in the US. Thank you very much. God bless you and your family.

[@carolinat.narvaez382]

hello grandpa ,my husband dies nov.10,2020 ssa pensioner ,he 90 years filipino but he is u.s citizen ,im already claim $ 255 death ,married for 17 years ,filipina stay her in philippines ,ask ko lng po kng qualify ako sa widow benefit ,im 60 years ,ever since hnd po ako nka punta u.s.pero i have i email from FBU manila ssa ,can i file survivor this august 2023.can you help about this grandpa ,thank you so much .

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Your best bet is to contact the US Embassy and have them evaluate your case. There are many factors that will need to be reviewed.

[@erica8165]

Moldova and Belarus are a little bit tricky because they're Russian leaning countries.

[@macnano]

I was able to open a bank account in PNB New York without personal appearance. I live in Ohio and there is no Philippine bank here. When I signed the form to open my account, we did a video call when I signed the application form.

[@thehansenfamilyinolympiawa9912]

Grandpa ung asawa ko retired at ung anak namin na 2yrs.old nkakatanggap din ng benefits from ssn.at us citizen baby ko pag nasa pinas po kaya kami tumira makakatanggap pa din po ba sya ?

[@divinacoates1594]

Hi ma'am how did you apply for SSN benefit?

[@DeniatitadenCompostela]

Yep our bank reimburse ATM fees and our pension is deposited into our usual bank. They also know I live in the Philippines and no problem. Just make sure you make up a will.

[@janiceyohanna4734]

how long u've been staying in the Philippines if you don't mind me asking,me and my boyfriend is also confused what to do to keep collecting his pension in the Philippines

[@deniabugayong8868]

Yes ,everything should transact in person ,yet bank account thieves can withdraw without your knowledge.

[@teamjenjai]

Ano po kaya gagawin namin ni daddy ko po. SS pensioner siya sa US kaso di po pumapasok ang pension niya sa ATM niya po. USbank po gamit niya. Ano po kaya magandang gawin po. Salamat po sa sasagot. Si dad ko po almost 8months na po siya dito sa pilipinas ni isa po wala pong pumasok sa account niya na pension niya. Dual citizen naman po siya salamat po sa sasagot po.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

You have to discuss the marrer with US Social Security Office at the US Embasy. Maybe the problem is with your bank, but start with SS office to verify if transfer was made or if there are problems.

[@gamblebeeslotsnmore8576]

Where can you withdraw if you are in the Philippines on vacation

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

If you're only going on vacation it's best to bring cash.

[@92646snake]

You can withdraw from most ATMs in PH. However, there would be transaction fees from both the local bank that owns the ATM and your US bank. Typically, the fees are $5 from each bank, so an ATM withdrawal will cost you $10 in fees. Unless you have an US bank account like Schwab or Wells Fargo Premier+, that reimburses the foreign ATM transaction fees.

[@michaelspencer6523]

Must check social security on the nation you make perminate resident at first before you go and make sure you bring all paperwork they require with you. Some nations are not in the usa trade treaty. Do not go there then call , to late, you will have to return to your same resident address in usa and apply

[@edgarsalva2281]

Can I receive my SSI or SSDI while i’m retiring in the Philippines?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

www.omalleytunstall.com/blog/will-the-social-security-administration-spy-on-me-if-i-am-on-ssdi/

[@mardysath-et2xv]

Hi there . I got a question for you and I hope you will be able to assist me with the Answer . I'm a U.S Citizen I'm 58 years old . I'm on SSA Disability . If I want to move out from the Country to live Cambodia. will my benefits will be stopping from SSA ? what am I suppose to do to ask for Help after of my arrival in Phnom Penh Cambodia ? even I called and talked to SSA here in the U.S already . they said I should contact the FBU SSA at the U.S Embassy in Manila Phillipine ? Why is that issue ? please , kindly reply me back just soon as possible as you would ! I really appreciate you in advance . Thanks

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

I can't be of much help here as it is a case by case basis. Here is a link regarding this: www.cambodia-travel.com/can-you-still-collect-your-disability-pension-if-you-are-disabled-and-living-in-cambodia/ I suggest that you make sure you can collect before you do it or you may suffer the consequence.

[@mhelbogsbestplaylist8813]

Hi Sir can you also discussed about representative payee..My grandma is incapable to manage her.benefits and I am applying to be her representative payee..The fbu emailed us some documents to fill up like ssa-21,ssa-11,ssa-787 we already mailed the original forms in their office,after 1 week we haven't heard from them if Iam approved as representative payee of my Lola..I'f appreciate if you give us advised should I email them to follow up my concern or wait for them to call me?I don't know what to do, my lola needs her pension for her meds and daily needs.We need the endorsement letter from them for bank purposes.Thank u sir god bless...

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

It usually takes longer than one week. If you have issues, go to the social security office at the U.S. Embassy if you are overseas.

[@genobayojr896]

Thankyou for you advice and knowledge 🙏🏼

[@oscardestreza8717]

Grandpa, puedi ba greencard holder USA retired kana .maka receive ka parin ba pag uuwi ka sa Philippines sa sss mo?TY

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

You are still entitled to receive it. But watch out how long you are allowed to be out of the US if you're not a US citizen.

[@marvineduardo908]

Grandpa...sobrang importante po ang information you are giving thru your videos...I greatly appreciate it, and I'm sure a lot of do as well...Salamat po.

[@MBihon2000]

Have your SS pension direct deposit to your local bank account. Draw money from your bank account thru opening a local bank account in your country residing. Withdraw money thru the local bank from your US bank account.

[@andrewbrennan4311]

How would you do that exactly?

[@jct19122]

Now that they are going to introduce CBDC, how will this impact our ability to draw our benefts?

[@puppylove3781]

I want to know this too. Anyone?

[@aizahansen9348]

Hi sir! Good morning. My husband is retired military and we're married 3years now. My husband wants to claim me as his beneficiary in his pension and they said I need Social Security Number(SSN) we tried to call fbu in manila and it's crazy because they seems don't have idea about the federal benefits that need SSN, so they deny it.. can you please advise sir?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Maybe you can try applying for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and use that in lieu of SS number.

[@bongrosales9459]

Hello Grandpa, so what's the rule if you still have a home in US and the Philippines and go back and forth randomly? all these 30 days seems confusing.

[@bongrosales9459]

I got no answer.

[@papet88]

Where do I get the forms SSA-1199-OP7? When printer not available? Should I go to the US Embassy in Manila? Please advise. Thanks!

[@kristineygrubay3279]

Hello sir i have questions ,, im non nomigrant and im paying my SSN here in NYC! my question if im going back to philippines for good ,still I receive my benifits in philippines or No?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

It depends on what benefits you're talking about. If regular SS benefit, yes you can collect while in the Philippines. If SSI benefit, you will lose your benefit after being out of the country for 30 days.

[@mardysath-et2xv]

I'm planning to move out from the Country to live in Cambodia permanently . what's your good recommendation for me sir ? hope you will give me an answer just soon as possible as you would . Much appreciated

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

I'm sorry but I can offer no opinion on the matter. I am not familiar with Cambodia at all.

[@sherwinlucas6226]

Hello po, i have a question. Can you collect my SSN if I'm a dual citizen US/ PH.?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Yes you can.

[@dencioz55555]

My mother-in-law went to the US Embassy Manila and set up a direct deposit of her SSS through PNB. She went there to inform the personnel that she’s staying there for good.

[@michaelspencer6523]

Must tell social security in person with banks proper paper work. It been that way for years as a social security retird man from usa and i was in usa military also. Im a usa citizen maried to a filipina in philippines since 1980s and i have filipina children and grand children and none of them been to usa and do not want to lower them self even 1 week to go to usa . Everything is paid in full in philippines, land, houses, farms, schooling and colleges. Even the maids and farmers paid every month, and there more in iloilo , philippines then usa has in all 50 states. Why would they want to visit a lower place for what ??? Im 64 and must go to manila usa embassy on social security matters for dirrect deposit retirement period.

[@altriplett9099]

@@michaelspencer6523 If you're only 64, are you on SSD, until age 65, or 66? If that's your situation, how are you handling the yearly inquires from the SSA? I'm planning on checking my SS on-line, using a VPN, and having my grown kids forward all my important correspondence.... I'm also thinking I can make several copies of the letter SSA sends, and white out the date. Since the form's content never changes, I could simply have one of the copies notarized in the PI'S each year, then pay to send the finished form stateside, once my online account indicates the form is due...

[@genelinemooney7661]

Is your mother in law u.s citizen I have concern about my dad his not u.s citizen and I don’t know how he can continue collect his sss in Phil’s.

[@altriplett9099]

@@genelinemooney7661 your dad can be cheated out of part of his SS, unless he attains U S., Or dual citizenship! My wife works with a lot of Mexican nationals, who obtained American citizenship just for that reason

[@avenelle49]

😅😅😅I 1 6:11 😅 6:13 ​@@michaelspencer6523

[@carnelo9524]

Vlogger Grandpa , kindly discuss next vlog .mis fortune of some travellers @ thePhilippine international airport ...any suggestions to stop this non sense ..

[@teresitakrulik9299]

Sir iam 80 years old born feb.13 19 44 my sss was stop because iam old and disabled now

[@ohno-zx4if]

I’ve been on ssdi for 21 years if I live in the Philippines but I still own a house in america can I just use my debit card to withdraw my ssdi payments and not complicate everything with an international address. The only downside would be I would have to travel back to america to fill out a short form they mail to me every few years.

[@roberth3094]

I have an online postal service with a US address. I have a bank account with Citibank . Citibank is in the Philippines. My SS goes directly into my account. Why does anyone including the government needs to know I am in the Phil? Will there be an issue with this setup?

[@92646snake]

The issue with that setup is that SSA will not know if the pensioner has passed away and will continue to deposit the pension in Citibank. Hospitals and funeral homes in the US are required to report deaths to the government and pensions are automatically terminated upon receipt of the report. SSA needs to be informed if a pensioner has permanently moved out of the US so they could verify if the pensioner is still alive.

[@ShawnsLifeInThePhilippines]

Who are you using for online postal services? If any good please refer them to me..

[@roberth3094]

@@92646snake I will be dead so I don't care .

[@roberth3094]

@@ShawnsLifeInThePhilippines I am using A service out of Quartzsite AZ, I don't recommend them though. I will be switching to ipostal1. you can google them.

[@michaelspencer6523]

You done alot work on this grandpa👍

[@aaronbanning3372]

I'm guessing if you open a banking account and just have your SSI or SSDI go in automatically there shouldn't be an issue

[@aidacailing3486]

Sir,thank you very mjch for the informations.l really need that .God Blessyou

[@teresitakrulik9299]

I heard that SENOR 80 to 100 years old will have RECEIVE a bonus no matter rich or poor ./THAT is so nice

[@WAN2TREE4]

Not true, said SSA

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

I think she is referring to the Philippines and not US. US SSA has nothing to do with it. 🙂

[@stephenlennon4775]

If you have your monthly Social Security payments sent to your US bank or Credit Union, and then draw on it through your Philippine bank account, why should your SS stop while living overseas?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

They shouldn't. Unless you fail to respond and file an annual report to confirm you're still alive.

[@Bellajane127]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 Does SS notify you by email or mail? Where can I find the annual report to confirm one is still alive? Thanks for your answer in advance. God bless!

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

They usually do to your last address of record. You can be more proactive by calling them directly.

[@yootoober2009]

It should not, but make sure you report your new local mailing address thru the SSA office at the US Embassy, Manila. Call them.

[@margiemagno9858]

Hi Grand pa I have a question regarding driving in the Philippines. Can we drive in the Philippines using the US license during our vacation? Thanks

[@lorenaguardian1744]

Hi Margie, I’m a US citizen and I just came back from the Philippines 2 days ago, I was there for a month and I drove everyday during the entire time of my vacay. What I know with international drivers license you’re allowed to drive outside US for 30 days. Last feb I was also in the Phils. And I was stop by policeman for routine check and he doesn’t know the rule also, so I told him about the 30 days and no problem. I hope this help..

[@92646snake]

@@lorenaguardian1744 The Land Transportation Office (LTO) allows the use of a valid foreign driver's license in PHL up to 90 days from date of arrival. According to RA 4136 (Land Transportation and Traffic Code): “Bonafide tourists and similar transients who are duly licensed to operate motor vehicles in their respective countries may be allowed to operate during but not after (90) days of their sojourn in the Philippines.” Make sure you print a copy of FAQ from the LTO website in case you are stopped by a traffic enforcer who is not familiar with this rule. Also bring along a document, such as your passport or a boarding pass, that would indicate your date of arrival in PHL as proof that you are within the 90-day rule.

[@margiemagno9858]

Thank you so much I really appreciate your help.👍

[@edwardsmcintyre9014]

Cebu has counsalute under hotel casino

[@genelinemooney7661]

Hello I have questions..my dad his sss benefits here u.s.a just wonder if his still continued recieved his benefits his non u.s citizen moving for good phils

[@rodrigodalay5875]

Hello grandpa! 1st to watch your Video upload! Yes!

[@reypardillo9938]

Grandpa vlogger pwede ba mag petition ang isang US citizen na doon cya nakatira sa pilipinas?

[@ayseaf]

what about SSDI , do i still receive it for us citizens or not?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Yes. Here's a link regarding this: www.bergerandgreen.com/faqs/can-social-security-disability-payments-be-continued-if-i-am-abroad/#:~:text=Even%20if%20you%20stay%20abroad,review%20your%20eligibility%20in%20person.

[@rafaelcervantes2897]

how long can stay outside US to collect Social Security ?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

If you are an Americsn.citizen, there is no limit. .

[@georgekrug2071]

Are you sure of that ?

[@samfish6938]

you need to start collecting it in your bank for a couple of months before you move,leave your money in us bank

[@pabscagoyong4788]

Hello sir, i just want to ask if necessary to return to the US after 6months to keep the social security income? I read about that and concerned caused flying back to US cost a fortune and my income from social security is enough for monthly expenses only s in the Philippines.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

You don't have to worry about returning to the US to keep on collecting SS benefit. In fact, you can have SS Admin send you the benefit to the Philippines. The 6-month limit is if you are a green card holder, and does not affect your SS benefit. It affects your ability to return to the U.S. for not being a citizen of the U.S.

[@maiwurld2578]

Better apply for a permanent visa or srrv

[@ednadizon3965]

Thank you for sharing, it’s very informative 👍🏻

[@misswong8009]

Thanks for the information love watching your vlog! esp. when it comes to this matter

[@marilyncunningham6116]

Hi sir! My husband is a US citizen,and he is 85 years old becoming old now and receiving his monthly pension from social security here in Phil.,i am worry if he cant sign to recrive his monthly pension due to his old age,what should am i going to do?i need your advise please ,thank you

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Please ask your bank as each bank could be different.

[@therealbronxbull_]

Why is he "signing" for his SS? Direct Deposit is MANDATORY for anyone who collects SSI, SSDI, SS, and Veterans benefits I suggest you contact SSA at the US Embassy instead of counting on some content creator on KZbin.

[@fortnitelegendary2723]

Can i change my ssi to the Philippines

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Here's some information regarding this: www.bergerandgreen.com/faqs/can-social-security-disability-payments-be-continued-if-i-am-abroad/

[@LOU1NY]

My mom is retiring in PH, she wish US Medicare can be used there if she gets sick.

[@ctsnctechnologychannel6342]

I have a bank account here in the US, it was not opened specifically for SSA payments but now I am receiving them there so by what I have heard I won't need another bank accept for the affiliate bank with mine. Iam getting SSI not SSDI....can that be a problem for me ? If when I move to the Philippines with my wife and don't have any plans on returning.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

SSI benefits will stop if a recipient is outside the United States for more than 30 days, and benefits won't start up again until the recipient is back in the US. SSI is based on need (like welfare) and not earned through work credit.

[@iyaapostol]

My mother inlaw marries a us citizen and had worked enough to be eligible for ssa benefit the husband died and my mother in law had never been in the us. She is now 67yrs old and we applied for her survivors benefit we received notice of award letter thais is eligible for ths living survivors benefit however ssa said they cannot pay her at this time. Because: 1. She is not a us citizen 2. She has been out of us and never had been in the us in the last 6 months. We dont know what to do Does she needs to go to us to collect her survivor benefit.. Any advice and sorry for writing too long.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

I am not aware of citizenship or residency requirement. Did you not file for spousal benefit when you reached your retirement age? Could that be the reason. I would inquire again for SPECIFIC reason why you are denied. Let me know how it goes.

[@chelleabad4341]

Ma'am dapat nagparesisdent muna xa don then after non magpadual citizen xa para kahit nandto xa s phil..pwd na xa makatanggap

[@chelleabad4341]

She need to go back there and register to be US citizen using her husband nickname

[@Cristy-t9q]

Maam kailangan ng mother inlaw na tumira mura cya sa u.s ng 5 years para maka draw cya ng ssa benefits sa late husband nya.

[@Cristy-t9q]

kahit hindi cya mag dual basta maka stay cya ng 5 years

[@clarenceghammjr1326]

I married a Filipino and almost ready to retire and live there, thanks

[@mariaadizaslastadizas5380]

This is an important matter on my part. Thank you so much grandpa .

[@georgekrug2071]

Can me being an American citizen and married to a natural born Philippina get dual citizenship if we reside in the Philippines? Love the channel ❤️

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Unfortunately, no. You can only get a permanent Visa. To be a Philippine citizen will require a different process which is difficult AND you will be required to renounce your US citizenship...therefor you are not going to be DUAL.

[@georgekrug2071]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 That's what I thought doing my research Solomit Po

[@johnthomas5806]

thanks..

[@samsmester7983]

I am US citizen with Filipina wife and 13A visa. Can I open an account in Philippines?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

You should be able to.

[@hernstv]

The bank in the Philippines will require you a valid foreign philippine visa in order for you to open an Philiipine bank account. I dont know what visa is that. You can call or visit banks there and ask.

[@duhhawaiian]

Why not just keep your US bank and get the money from them .

[@Josh-nz5fx]

Because banking is a franchise, and lot of it private not public.

[@hernstv]

because some retiress want to settle permanently back in the PH and gave up their US address.

[@ck-one4172]

Just get a po box maybe

[@paulorr9262]

As stated in the beginning, you may be charged added fees to collect the money.

[@joseyabut4688]

Is there any bank in the Philippines, that the United States of America allow or authorized to deposits, when your receiving S.S.A. from them ?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Yes! Please watch the video until the end.

[@Sundayvibe5]

Are you still gonna get full social security benefits if you’re a dual Filipino and US citizen? Planning to retire sa pinas.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Yes

[@orlandogan5509]

Grandpa, i know you are very busy but i have a nagging question. Does being a dual citizen affect SS Pension?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

No.

[@pabscagoyong4788]

I want also to ask if i will be able to receive mails from US under my name but the given address is where i am here in the Philippines. My concern is do the post office or courier will accept my US identification as proof that its me and which has different address to the given address on the mail? Thanks in advance.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

When I went to Seattle, I registered my name at the post office as a resident there. This way, any mail addressed to me will be delivered to my Seattle address.

[@RegieGONZALES-xc3qs]

Grandpa tanong lngpo nkapag asawa ang kpatid kong babae ng isang america n pensioner at namatay na ngayon nmatay na rin ang kapatid kong babae my makukuha ba syang death benefits kahit wala clang anak

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

No. Those benefits do not pass on to the siblings.

[@mariaadizaslastadizas5380]

Supposing I pass away while I am in the Philippines, does my body have be sent here in the USA? Although I don't mind to be cremated at my birthplace.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

That is optional on your part. Whatever you choose can be done.

[@pinmemogawa7419]

Hello grandfa I want to ask about my husband he is US Citizen I am the beneficiary but untill now still I don't get anything..what should I do..

[@rfbos]

If you husband has passed, the requirement on SSA states you can collect survivor benefits at age 60. Go to ssa.gov and see the documentation. It also has phone numbers how to contact them and ask questions.

[@sdickinson5234]

You have to live in the USA for five years to be eligible. If you have not, you can still move to USA after your spouse has passed then once you have been there five years you can receive benefits. The five years does not have to be consecutive, meaning if you lived in USA for three years before with your spouse, you can go for two more years to qualify.

[@estrellacastillo6219]

i know someone who was married to a Filipino US pensioneer and when he died his wife who was never gone to the US was receiving pension [ US dollars } in the Philippines until she died , I think this is the SURVIVOR benefit she was getting . you need to write to inquire the SSS office {US } or go to US Embassy in the Phils if you live there . or go ONLINE, this is more than enough to regularly support you monthly until you die .Good Luck . maybe you will be needing a marriage certificate . birth certificate of your husband and you , and your bank account.

[@rolandvalencia8280]

Very good day sir, may email address po ba kayo, I want to share discuss info regarding US Social Security. Salamat

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Please send me your email address and I will write you back. Thanks.

[@jcrew6190]

How can you open a bank account in the Philippines and what are the requirements? Dollar account. Can someone help pls.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

@Jcrew Here is an article about opening a bank account in the Philippines: www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/042415/expats-opening-bank-account-philippines.asp

[@jcrew6190]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 thanks

[@jcrew6190]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 can I get your email, you are such a great resource regarding the Philippines

[@riverflow8186]

Grandpa, pwde ko po ba withdraw sa Pinas un sss na minana ko lang po sa asawa ko. Nagtrabaho lang po ako ng 5 yrs dito sa Amerika. U.S. Citizen na po ako pero balak ko po mag dual. Ano po ba ang magiging stand ko sa minana Kong sss sa asawa ko? Paano po Kung matanda na ako at mag decision na sa Pinas tumira?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

You should be entitled to the benefit, but discuss it with social security office.

[@mavickespino7196]

Thank you so much 😊

[@mavickespino7196]

Kasi mag reretire ako by 2026 sa Philippines for good. Hindi na ako babalik ng America. Bahala na kung mamatay ako ng sakit. Tutal wala akong asawa at anak. Ang pera ko ay akin lang.

[@lamonttaylor5061]

So can i continue to receive Social Security disability for Cataract or glaucoma once move to the Philippines .

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Here's more information regarding your question; www.ssa.gov/international/payments.html

[@bobbyjensen3613]

Thank you for talking about this because I plan on retiring permanently to Paraguay when I retire at the age of 67. I still have to work about three and one half more years before I can retire.

[@johnteal5014]

Link me some good Paraguay sites. I’m in same boat as you looking for my retirement country

[@joerex2612]

My SSA benefits is directly deposited to my WF acc. Is it possible to do online banking there,while I'm in the Philippines and transfer funds from my account via Xoom or other money transfer app to me ?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Call online dept of Wells Fargo and ask. Sometimes they detect if banking is done overseas and may reject it. That is why I plan to use a Virtual Private Network.

[@marianeil6630]

​@vloggergrandpa2707 , hello grandpa, how to do virtual Private network??. Thank you. I mean how to set up

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

@@marianeil6630 It depends on the service provider you are using. In my case, after I paid the fee to kaspersky all I had to do is to enter the password required and protection is activated. I suggest calling your preferred service provider.

[@marianeil6630]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you.

[@GeorgePlotas]

Hi sir i want you to give me advise its about pension of my husband he is a pensioner here in Philippines but when he dicide to go back his country his bank he closed it so he did not receive his pension almost 16 months now ? I need your advise sir if what we gonna do so that he can receive his pension again thank you

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Please contact the pension administration and ask the question.

[@fejimenez3055]

Thank you, informative

[@estrellacastillo6219]

Thank you Vlogger Grandpa .

[@lucian_73]

Hello. Would you be able to help me? I am American living in Idaho. I want to move to Vietnam permanently. I had a stroke and 6 years ago and have been living on social security disability. If I move to Vietnam permanently, do I still get my social security benefits (money every month) ? Thank you!!!

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Please check the link.

[@lucian_73]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 thank you. 😃

[@mollie8719]

NO SSI out of usa.

[@dsrrellgriffith1161]

exactly,,,i know a few americans here in cebu collecting SSI, and i told them its against the law, But they have their check deposited in an american bank. They take out what they need from ATM machine here in cebu. But both are gone now, they both had medical emergency in Cebu. They had no money for the hospital, but they did get enough help to fly back to the USA.

[@rowenadavid9304]

Hi sir can i ask because my husband died and his 88 now how can get hes pension..the problem is i never been to usa so what is yhe best to do for that?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Here's a link regarding this: www.ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/ifyou.html

[@seyerb]

Hello po, I'm not yet receiving SSA benefits but will be in the very near future. I live permanently in the Philippines and would like to receive my payments in a US bank. My military pension goes to NFCU and draws it from there via check deposit to my bank in the Philippines. Will it be possible to do the same with SSS benefits? Do I have to go to the SSA in the US embassy in the Philippines to arrange where the money will be deposited if I want it to go to a stateside bank (NFCU)? Thank you po and stay safe.

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Yes, discuss it with the US Embassy.

[@seyerb]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 sige po thank you

[@lindafaber2693]

Thank you grandpa❤️