INSIDER SECRET - $1,000s MORE from Social Security! | PLUS LIVE Q&A with Dr. Ed

[@MyGovExpert]

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[@prettyplayfull]

I need to call .

[@kimbruins4188]

How come they sent through processing 10 times?

[@noelinecumming4963]

Dr Weir we appreciate your time and for sharing your thoughts and knowledge with us. God bless you for your kindness

[@timnichols3795]

The messaging about the Social Security Fairness Act is terrible. It is going to be signed, but what opponents of this bill needs to point out is that, under this new bill, an ex-school principal who never paid into Social Security, and who receives a $5,500 non-covered pension, will be eligible to receive a $3,700 survivor's benefit when his spouse passes away. An identical ex-school principal, who had identical lifetime earnings, who paid Social Security taxes for their entire life, would not be eligible for the same survivor's benefit, because their Social Security retirement benefit would be too high. How is it fair to give the non-covered pensioner the survivor's benefit, but not the person who paid Social Security taxes their entire life? It isn't!

[@PhilLee-qn7gr]

True, but there will always be some degree of unfairness in any system.

[@timnichols3795]

@@PhilLee-qn7gr …Social Security is a government run insurance program. It has a progressive benefit structure which is justified with a regressive funding structure. The Social Security Fairness Act undermines the social insurance character of the Social Security Act by giving what is essentially a welfare benefit to a group that is among the least needing of the welfare benefit. At a minimum (it still would have been a bad idea), Congress should have mandated that all State or Local Government entities pay into Social Security. Do you notice that none of the State or Local government entities advocating for this change have said they are going to start paying into Social Security when this law is passed? Pardon my language, but I think that is what is called “freeloading”.

[@timnichols3795]

@@PhilLee-qn7gr ...plus, I guess I should also add (I appreciate your comment, and mean this respectfully), the inequity between the two ex-school principals is not the most egregious part of this law. Right now, if you have a poor woman, who was a stay at home mother for most of her life, who receives a $700 monthly retirement benefit, and her husband only receives a $1,000 monthly retirement benefit, when the husband passes away, she only qualifies to receive a monthly survivor's benefit of $1000 per month, even though both the husband and wife paid into Social Security for their entire careers. To give the ex-school principal who never paid into Social Security a monthly survivor's benefit of $3,700 is even more absurd when you have individuals like this poor widow all over the country. I hope the poor widows of the United States unite to demand justice after this law passes! I am a member of the Democratic Party, but I'm pretty disgusted at them for passing this ugly law. They caved to the pressures of union groups like AFGE without stopping to think about what was really in the public interest.

[@moig2592]

I worked for calpers and did not pay into SS. After my husband passed SS said that I did not qualify for spousal SS. Is this correct?

[@unclefester6501]

​@moig2592 Not until it is signed and the GPO is eliminated. You should receive widows' pay back to the beginning of 2024. Go for it.

[@aldotruden3057]

Dr. Ed Merry Christmas. Just want to thank you for all you do for the people on Social Security. God bless.

[@eibutube1]

Thanks! Enjoy that cup of coffee ☕. Happy New year.

[@MyGovExpert]

Thank you so much for your support! Happy New Year!

[@brianhagberg3704]

Get rid of the cap.

[@annmariecoley9788]

They give a raise, then increase part B, then give someone else who didnt pay into the system more benefits. Ive been working and putting into this system since I was 14. They demand more money from an already benefit that is below the poverty level. This is shameful

[@harpofudd9347]

@@annmariecoley9788 they did it to me too and I worked for 40 years

[@Wog68]

Here in orlando metro area if you call SSA for appointment, they would ask you to just go to office without it and if you go there, you have wait in line and they are receptive to just simple things. Many times they don’t let you in the front door because it is all crowded. If you get an appointment (which I did after months, I was still stopped at the front door until office get in touch with whom I had appointment was ( so make sure, with whom your appointment is, in which office, on what floor and the time or you would be turned down at front gate).

[@nylafagan7439]

Ty for all you do, greatly appreciated ❤

[@eibutube1]

Thank you for your service ❤

[@lisalister8002]

Dr. Ed is a God send! TY sir!

[@kindaplayerone4128]

Everyone sign the petitions!!!

[@abrm31222]

Thanks Dr. Ed. Blessings into the upcoming year and beyond. 🎉❤🙏

[@ramchandrashenoy5921]

Hi Dr. Ed, I started getting my soc sec at 68 yrs and do not remember getting back pay for 6 months as you have said. It wasn't even discussed. It has been 3 yrs now and wanted to know if I can still claim. Thanks

[@monarchpixels]

Thank you for all you do!

[@jeanfitzsimmons7442]

I was told that i was not eligible to make a claim from my ex husband’s SS if it was not granted in our divorce settlement. We were married 20 years, nearly 10 of them while he was actively in the US Navy. He is now deceased, and i am 81 collecting my own SS. He remarried, and i do not want to reduce what his widow gets, so i hesitate to open this can of worms again.

[@omavicmcmurray2893]

It has been said many times in this channel that no one can include a statement in the divorce decree about exemption. You contact social security ( before January 6! Hurry so you are not delayed). Tell them his information and you will receive benefits. I don’t know how far back they go but I believe you will get back pay. Please do this today! Good luck and may your new year be filled with support, love and peace!❤

[@debrathornquist2465]

@jeanfitzsimmons. Don't listen to just anyone. Call ssa

[@bobnastase3596]

I’m 76. Retired at 66.3. Wife could not receive spousal benefits because of windfall acts now repealed, can she get spousal benefits now?

[@angiensek7696]

Hello Ed, I just ran into your video and it was GREAT. I lost my husband about 6.5yrs ago and he was only 50 so not retired yet. When would I file for survival benefits? When I turn 62 or when he would have turned 62? Also I will have a pension when I retire and not SS benefits for myself. Will I still be able to receive my husbands survival benefits?

[@manclt704]

@angiensek7696 So sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been to lose your husband so young. Don't know when Ed will get back to you, but this may help you, (I don't work for SS, it is to be taken as helpful hint only) I think, you can start receiving survivor benefits as early as age 60, but your monthly benefit will be reduced if you start before your full retirement age (FRA). If you wait until you turn 62, you will be eligible for a reduced benefit, but not the full amount. You can also choose to wait until your full retirement age or even later for an increased benefit, up to age 70. Your survivor benefits will be based on your husband’s earnings record. You can file for benefits when you turn 60 (or 62, if you prefer), but it doesn’t have to align with the age your husband would have turned 62, assuming he completed the required 40 credits before he passed away. Receiving survivor benefits while you have a pension: Yes, you can still receive survivor benefits even if you have a pension from work. Social Security survivor benefits are not typically affected by whether you have a pension. However, recent changes to the Social Security Fairness Act have reduced the impact of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Depending on your specific situation, it may no longer have as much of an effect, but it’s a good idea to check with Social Security to confirm how your pension might impact your benefits.

[@carolinecollins2441]

​@@manclt704just a note that survivor benefits do not grow beyond full survivor retirement age. If you have your own earned benefit, it's worth checking with the SSA to see which one will be higher- yours at 70 or survivor's at age 67. You can start whichever one is lower (yours can start as early as 62 and survivor's can start as early as 60 or 50 if disabled) and let the one that will be higher max out, then switch. Both benefits are subject to reduction (and earnings limits) f taken prior to FRA.

[@dianemorgan5781]

What if you get unemployment? Waiting for decision for disability does it affect you?

[@briancaleb6503]

The more money the common people make, they more people have to buy what ever the people are selling, it helps us all.

[@harpofudd9347]

@@briancaleb6503 the fairness only gives more money to federal employees they never paid any social security so what’s fair about getting federal retirement and social security it’s not fair to us that worked in the world paying ssi they paid nothing so is that fair I don’t think so

[@sharonp4446]

There was a bill far better than the fairness act, they did not table it to even be voted on. Did you read the list of those who voted against Fairness Act, ~ 20

[@Wog68]

In our town, SSA built brand new building with 40 service windows but barely 7-10 would be open for service. Isn’t this waste of money? Also, why in downtown, where it is crowded and parking on premises is $10 for just half an hour. Isn’t this ridiculous and waste of $$$? In suburb, it would cost less to build, can provide easy parking and spare fund can be used to hire more employees and provide public transport to get there for over half of Americans who can’t afford a car in retirement.?

[@marclang2685]

Critics of Social Security who claim that the trust found is being given away to people who haven't been paying into the fund are about to proven correct. Congress has just passed a law to give a welfare type of benefit to all the police officers, teachers and other government employees who never paid FICA on their primary jobs. Those public servants are asking for a welfare bonus on their FICA-covered side hustles. Note the police, teachers and other government employees who did pay FICA on the primary jobs are not eligible for the bonus. So much for "fairness."

[@JenniferSheridanHall]

Hello, that is why the law has been created.

[@wendellburks6546]

I worked for 14 years and paid social security then I became a police officer for 32 years and retired. I do not get all my social security because of my pension. I am penalized about 60 % which leaves just enough to cover my Medicare each month. This bill allows me to get that 60% which is money I paid into social security like other people who aren’t penalized. I believe that everyone who paid in should receive their money and maybe even with interest that our money generated over those years.

[@debrathornquist2465]

@wendellburks65456 and other people who think fairness act is a good description. Your payment is a lower payment because unlike other people you did not pay in your entire life. I paid in 52 years all my life. Why should you get the same? That is not fair. Thus the fairness act us a crappy name. You people act like your getting cheated you are just getting adjusted because you did not pay in as much as others. It happened to my mom and other friends, but there was a valid reason for the law and it is still a valid reason.

[@debrathornquist2465]

@jennifersheridanhall. You don't understand what he is saying. 😊

[@Shirley-n-Maryland]

Does this Retroactive process work for a DISABILITY Claim filed ONLINE?? NO visit or call to SSA was made.

[@tammieprintz3975]

How can you get the SSA Medicare charge of $185, to be paid for?

[@susanrosegale6646]

I took Survivor benefits for 1 year from my first husband's benefits while taking care of my second husband with brain cancer (both died from cancer) for one year. I did this at age 60 for one year. I went back to work at 61. This was 2-3 years ago. I will work until I am 70 as I can't afford to do it any sooner. Does my benefit "level" start from my need 3 years ago from my husband's survivor benefits? OR does it start at 70 when I can actually afford to retire?

[@AliciaEnsing]

I decided to retired early last year as 62.. At the end of the year. I have to go back to work. So I work November and December. My question is how much money I am allowed to made before they start taking money out of my check? Will like to know so I can limit my work hours so It does not affect my check Thank you

[@deondreamitchell1182]

Is back pay available for survivor benefits?

[@thebutchbylowexperience7473]

Social Security offices are, Public buildings. We have the right to go into that building in the lobbies, and corridors, and have the right to ask questions of our public servant and video record the interaction, and you can also make a public records request's. Know your rights! During business hours! If you are not let in and denied service. They are breaking the Law!! Public building! It is ours! File lawsuits, if you can afford it. Going into a public building is a constitutionally protected Right! Start exercising those right's!? Call your Rep!

[@inesmontescedeno1922]

Is Puerto Rico participating in this fairness act?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Since you're so nice, we'll call ahead and tell them not to allow PR to participate 😉

[@tanyalawson6261]

I cant even create an account with the SSA!

[@mikewalton7615]

I'm 78 years old. I got a medical discharge from the Air Force when I was about 28 and I haven't worked since. Am I entitled to any extra benefits?

[@sharonp4446]

I have been fully disabled since 2012, then I heard SS did not go back to all the years I worked. I had a 130 mph car accident at 50

[@esfandiarkiany1363]

I live in Iran, and I am unable to go to a ss office in person. 1st due to financial restraints, how may I apply for disability and how may I request my Medicare and Medicade cards and how the medical expenses can be claimed if you live outside of the united states? How may I apply for disability. Benefits?

[@AnaRivera-wq9lz]

Dr Ed,I’m 66yrs receiving SSDI, my husband is 76, can I get spousal benefits ? We’ve been married for 44 yrs. His pension is higher than my SSDI

[@CynthiaBiel]

You should go to the SS Office...

[@bumkat0703]

Hello Ed, My brother will be 64 in January and his wife passed away 5 yrs ago, is he entitled to survivor benefits from his deceased wife?

[@johnnyhall3981]

If your check is for the month before. Why do they rip the check out of the bank account the day after you die.

[@EmilyDouglas-h5j]

They don’t. You have a one month holding so you still get the check the month you die.

[@karenhaley58]

@@EmilyDouglas-h5j not true. My Mom had to pay my Dad's last check back even though he passed on the 27th of the month.

[@optionstraderman]

​@@karenhaley58you are correct, the person that died had to be alive for the entire month in order have been considered eligible to receive the check. I think of it like having to earn the check by continuing breathing for the entire month. If you stop breathing before the month ends at midnight on the last day of the month, you did not qualify that month to receive a check the following month as we are paid in arrears.

[@haroldking1243]

You might not have breathed the whole month, but you did eat for those last days.​@@optionstraderman

[@carolinecollins2441]

​@@EmilyDouglas-h5jas long as the recipient was alive on the day the payment was made. If the payment went through after the date of death, payment will be clawed back because SS can't pay a dead person, even if the person was in fact alive the entire previous month. Executor/spouse can file a form to get the payment reissued though (I think it's form SS-1724).

[@deondreamitchell1182]

I started receiving my benefits in 2021 at fra. I wasn’t asked if I wanted back pay. Is it too late to request it?

[@rondajefferson729]

How can you find out if your receiving the correct amount of SS!

[@georgeguegold4927]

I had a Bakery for 20 years and I don't think I'm getting what should ,I Employed 20 some people for 20 years and I'm not getting what I should except getting ripped off!!!!!!!!

[@howardharris5491]

Thank you Dr.Ed for your site. My question is I am turning 67 in 2025 and plan on taking my benefits after my Birthday. Will me taking my benefits effect my spouse who is older than I am and not taking any benefits?

[@DawsonMackenzie-v9o]

Ty

[@olucky11]

I can't locate the reference number you mentioned pertaining to survivors benefit and th 12 month back pay. Please help....thank you

[@MyGovExpert]

secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0300207025

[@emilyo2985]

Can my husband apply for spousal benefit online through the Social Security Sec website? Previously he was not eligible to claim spousal benefits based on my work record because he had worked for the public school system.

[@annweinzierl8009]

When does SSA adjust the benefit amount for additional wages in the prior year?

[@Sonflower719]

The Reference # didn't show when you said you put out for us to see!! I can't see the comments!

[@nylafagan7439]

When I started collecting SS they started me on my work past which wasn't much being a housewife. I told them I wanted to collect from my x-husband married 21 years. When he passed I got his SS. Shouldn't I been able to start out on his?

[@omavicmcmurray2893]

⁠Instead of creating a system that pits one group against the other we should have one that embraces all. i wish there was a minimal SS benefit number, like the one that describes the poverty line, that was survivable and guaranteed AND I wish that SS contribution had no cap, zero. We viewed our existence as a caring community.

[@debrathornquist2465]

@mavimcmurry. The system tries to be fair, interpretation of laws is always hard for people and causes different opinions.

[@thomasparks6822]

Hahahahahaha, Hahahahahaha

[@inishcollins740]

I'm a cancer patient I filed for my spouses support when I was 63 I was told I had to wait until 65 When I went to my appointment I was at 68 I was told I couldn't get it until he was dead what can I do

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

This is ex spouse benefits?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

If the SSA has told you, the benefit wouldn't be available until he passes away, there isn't anything, anymore can be done about it.

[@inesmontescedeno1922]

Does Puerto Rico participate in the fairness act. Please answer

[@susankhan840]

Hey Ed I retired early at 65 my full retirement is 66.8 how much can I earn if I work part-time for the year is it net or gross ?

[@juliebarnett9812]

I use to work for the government. I always said, "If you're not going to do it for everyone, you shouldn't do it for anyone." That's how I feel about that new bill.

[@LOVINGINITALY]

Hello and thank you for your show. My wife and I are on social security retirement and I am 65 and she is 63, she collects less than half of what I get can she clam a spousal benefit? Thank you

[@TonyMartins-x8b]

My Mom passed away 12/13 my Dad did not receive survivor benefits. He just passed away June. Are his children entitled to back benefits from Mom

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Not unless there was already someone claiming off their records. Those benefits are for spouses, typically.

[@valorafowler81]

Am on disability! i will be 67 in may do i have to calling them seeing am reaching 67 will my disability check will be will be changing.

[@JW-sl9rr]

Hey I turned 66 and 8 months and that's my full retirement age in March when can I start the file to claim my benefits in March

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Now (anytime within 4 months of retiring) and you just elect the Month you wish to retire. I just did my online application. My FRA is July.

[@benton59]

Can i stop Medicare from being taken out my SS. I am on my husband insurance with his job. It doesn't seem to help any

[@Leavingthisroom_12]

Yes you can, go to your nearest SS office and there's a form you can fill out.

[@tinyhouse5454]

Hello Dr Weir. I have been disabled since 2021. Am I supposed to be filing taxes? Thank you in advance,

[@dianemarshall833]

my husband was a baltimore city police when retired . He work jobs before and doing being a policeman . when he retired Socurity reduced his benefits to only $99.00. Have they made any changes to this and if so does have to do anything to be considered

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

When it goes into place, and it applies to your husband, the SSA will make all the appropriate retroactive and current calculations and deposit or send out the money.

[@williemuhammad80]

THANKS 😊 A WHOLE LOT FOR THE INFO its amazing how difficult this can be for most of us

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

For EVERYONE. Rules and laws change frequently.

[@esteemnu3638]

If I retired this year in July am I entitled to back pay?

[@ericbarden1480]

I am 63 and I am on SSDI I am remarried but my previous marr lasted 23 yrs she is 70 can I file on her SS

[@susanhenry6834]

He always says you can.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Not if you're currently married, you don't qualify for ex spouse benefits.

[@carolinecollins2441]

You aren't eligible for spousal since you are remarried but if your ex-wife passes away you could file for survivor's benefits. But, only if you waited to get remarried after you turned 60 (or if you married before age 60 but become unmarried again).

[@barbls20031]

My husband died at age 50 and I didn’t file until I was age 62 when do I qualify for benefis

[@dennisniemeyer8360]

Hey Ed. Are these 3% gonna start paying FICA taxes now like the rest of us? Fairness in FICA contribution returns Act please.

[@LavonMeiser-ev1ie]

And are they gonna pay back the years they didn't pay?

[@dennisniemeyer8360]

@@LavonMeiser-ev1ie sounds logical. that will never happen but you do have a point. 6.2% of wages for decades is alot of money saved - not put into the system. Like almost 2 years of salary worth. They don’t have it. So no - they get off scott free. But they do get their pension and a full first tier social security check. Without reduction. . They should let average non public workers avoid paying fica for decades and allow them to throw that money into their own individual IRA /401k retirement accounts all those years to grow their own weak version of a pension check. . And still collect a nice sized social security check without reduction . Not gonna happen. Would totally bankrupt social security But what was fair to the 3% should be fair for the 97%. All we can hope for is the “fairness in Fica contribution returns act” now. Hope they do that We went from one kind of unfairness to another kind of unfairness. They should have just modified the reduction calculation formula to account for various individual situations. Not eliminate the entire thing. Terrible unfairness. I agree with Dr Ed on the unfairness of it all. Who is gonna pay for the $196 billion for the passing of this act over the next 10 years? I am afraid we all will unfortunately. 23% across the board social security check amount cut is looking more real. Raising the FRA to 70 for younger workers sounds horrible. It’s really outrageous how they rushed this through all together next to the federal budget funding crisis and right before holiday recess. I am sure they all wanted to go home. Those original legislators that passed this WEP decades ago originally , surely could not all be wrong.

[@CiconJackson]

I got a question on part b they've been taking money out of my check it show on social security side is active.but the other side is not active. It's been going on for 3 years

[@shirleyshirleybrown6552]

Hi I have been on social security since I was 66 yrs I'm now 77. I have never requested for anything extra. I'm now needing to replace appliances and dental work and several things. I was checking into one of the programs and I'm totally lost. They are asking me to make up images and stuff I have no idea what they are talking about. Sorry I've written a letter to you. I'm just confused.

[@KenWilliam-j5g]

Can a DAC get married?

[@droidvegas331]

My husband died in 2011 at 70. I was told I was only entitled as wife for half of his ss. Is that true. I thought I heard you say otherwise?

[@Carmen-yt1mo]

I want to verify survivor benefit for my mother. How do I go about doing that?

[@jeffreybelden2491]

They informed me of un underlayment, but never sent me a payment for the difference.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

I would keep bugging them if they owed me money. They'd do the same to you.

[@hectorpuente1166]

I have two boys under 18 do I receive anything for them ?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

What is this in reference to? SS? SSDI?

[@shashaeighteen]

Why do they ask for proof of my entry into USA and who sponsored my green card and original documents of applications into USA? After collecting my contributions for decades now they ask? I applied for SSI early dec as i become 65 in Jan 3rd.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

This is very interesting to me, also. What's in store for you next. Be safe, take care.

[@kennethhulsebus7194]

Where is the reference?

[@vernonconway1469]

Unknown if using A.I. Tech would improve the claims problems and delays reduced for the better or worse?

[@Francis-n7e]

Hey Doc I didn't get my retro cause SSA said that because I had a pending SSI procedure in progress so they didn't give me my rettro for SSA is this correct or was I supposed to get my retro? Thanks for all you do.

[@wyldeman]

Es it take so long for ssdi when you have all documentation from my doctor.

[@aliekatsmom]

Took me 2 years

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

Depends upon your disability but my friend's SSDI took 3-years.

[@susandowsett2135]

@@aliekatsmom It took me 2 denials and a hearing before a judge before I was approved for disability. I won my case that same day with $10,000 in restitution, Don't give up or get discouraged.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

It also depends on the State you live in. Some people are waiting 2 years just to be denied, how unfair to them. That's 2 years of work credits gone.

[@wyldeman]

@@DebLindley-xg8gz Texas...

[@rileybourgeois966]

How long does SSA have to make a decision on a SSDI claim. I filed my application for disability on 11-01-23 and still waiting on a decision letter. When I call them, all I get is " they are still reviewing my application.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

There isn't a set amount of time. It depends on many things. Most people are waiting about 2 years total . Some longer, some shorter. Situations and results are different for everyone. Good luck with the process.

[@michaelarnett9670]

How long do you have to be married to file for X spouse survivor benefits?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

@@michaelarnett9670 10 years. Be Divorced at least 2 years. Both be 62. Be single.

[@jerilee-carter1068]

If your ex-spouse is deceased prior to age 62 and never filed for his ss, you can claim their ss under survivor benefits as early as age 60.

[@carolinecollins2441]

​@@jerilee-carter1068as long as you didn't remarry prior to age 60.

[@popsreyes4835]

Question since my ex wife is getting benefits can my new wife get them as well? Also my new wife can’t get her ss because she does not have 40 points. But this has also stopped her from getting her Medicare.

[@cindyblack3325]

Im 60 and been on ssdi 4 years. I was married 11 years hes only 53 when could i draw on him?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

You both have to be 62.

[@randomstuff-xr6eb]

PS I'm at full retirement age p John

[@changbou1093]

Can a new gainful full-time employment after getting SS benefit increase my monthly benefit?

[@margaritamiller1672]

I started collecting my SS at the age of 66 but I'm still working I'm now 73 I'm still paying for SS (its deducted from my employer) what its the advantage of that.?????

[@itsjustme7487]

Bigger monthly amount when you do retire.

[@carolinecollins2441]

You will have to continue paying FICA as long as you have earned income. It is used to pay benefits to SS recipients.

[@judyhoffer7976]

What do you do when they say they over paid you it was in the news where a man was ask to pay back 30,000 and they wasnted there money soon

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

First, file SSA form 561 reconsideration for appeal Then attach why you don't feel you were overpaid and if it would cause a hardship or whatever the case may be.

[@donnayarbrough9365]

Can I claim my benefits on top of my widows benefits? I started at 62 and am now 71.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

You get to choose whichever is the highest, not both.

[@breevinet9609]

How do you find out what SSDI decided what your disability is? Also I have a benefit representative.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Well, it used to be included on the letter that also said when to expect your CDR. I understand now though, that the SSA is lazy and doesn't even put any of that information, correct? You'll need to call and have them send you the letter that says specifically what your Disabling deciding factor/factors were.

[@debrathornquist2465]

@breeviney9609 it is all on www ssa.gov. set up an account.

[@sherribaker1016]

Why are they double dipping? People are saying they pay taxes on their SSI, this ridiculous!

[@miguelfineza9093]

Can I file for a divorced benefit if I am married now since my wife now is 57 years old. I am receiving SSA NOW

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

You have to be single. Both have to be 62 years old. Married 10 years. Divorced at least 2 years.

[@willettegoudy6143]

Can my adult daughter with disabilities receive benefits from her father's SS if she already receives SSDI?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

How old is she?

[@barbarakasin3317]

I was receiving disability in my early 50' My spouse died when I was 55. I recieved the widow beneath. But when I was 67 they took it away and gave me my own social security. No extra and they said I made more money then he did. Does it sound right.

[@barbarakasin3317]

I never recieved anything extra

[@vernonconway1469]

I’m surprised the Social Security Administration being short on manpower does not use new A.I. Tech to handle calls and problems and solve them for benefiseries for claims?

[@Kandii95]

Hello. A decision was about to be made, but the claim was sent to another doctor for a second opinion. What are the chances of getting approved?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

@@Kandii95 What level were you at? DDS, ALJ?

[@Kandii95]

@DebLindley-xg8gz It's in reconsideration. It has been in reconsideration since January 2, 2024.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

@Kandii95 that's a tough one with low percentage odds but, then you can go to the ALJ, right? Do you have a lawyer helping you? Best of luck 👍

[@Kandii95]

@DebLindley-xg8gz No ma'am. I don't have an attorney. Right now, it's going through a company named genex services.

[@Kandii95]

@DebLindley-xg8gz Hi. No, I don't have an attorney. It's going through a company named genex services.

[@MichaelAnderson-df2hj]

Hey Ed this is Michael Anderson. Dying with cancer because Iowa says I make too much at 1599 so I dont get Medicaid. So I simply ask why?

[@susanhenry6834]

IV Ozone therapy. Not covered but cured my mom of lung cancer. Before her stent was put in she got IV hydrogen peroxide therapy.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

There are some ways around this if you have the right type of Cancers and if you've got the time to fight it. What Stage and what kind? I'm from Iowa and 2 of the qualifying Cancers. Maybe I can help.

[@betty6229]

Will for years I received letter saying amount I would get if I became disabled, then when I became disabled I was told by social security that I hadn't paid in enough. They finally put me on it,but said they had to file it under what was left from my dead mothers. So last I worked was 2016 I believe it was,so I didn't pay in any taxes,so you said we had stimulus check coming? I'm confused about what I can receive from that

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Ed never said there were Stimulus checks coming.

[@betty6229]

@DebLindley-xg8gz apparently you don't have any clue to what I was asking him,cause in the other video he was talking about stimulus that people was intiled to get saying if you filed taxes in 2017,I done did my taxes for that year,and I was on disability back then going into 2018 but none told me about any stimulus checks at that time,I was asking how I find out.

[@optionstraderman]

The stimulus check Dr weir was speaking about is the one that was handed out to everyone during covid. If you received that money during covid that everyone in the country received, then you are not eligible to receive it again.

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

​@@betty6229 it's the 3rd installment check from 2021 that Ed is talking about.

[@dennisniemeyer8360]

That fairness in social security act is terrible. So unjust.

[@ruthmajor6566]

Due to playing at a casino after retirement and getting lucky ..I just got notified Medicare went up to 600$ a month...but lost most of my winnings how to fix?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Can't you claim life changing event since you don't have that money now? Or, financial hardship?

[@IreneALopez]

My ex husband owes me arrears of 34 thousand dollars how can I get that money?

[@selenaarnold6604]

I'm drawing my deceased husband widow check. When I get 70 I can draw my SS and still draw his check?

[@amygordon1712]

I'm a widow too. I think, but please check on this, that you can't draw both. You can switch to your SSA if it is higher than your husband's. But please check on this to be sure.

[@virginashaffer172]

@@amygordon1712You are correct

[@inesmontescedeno1922]

Third time: will Puerto Rico participate being that we are a commwealth

[@Uplift2023]

Call your local Social Security office!!! You can't expect the KZbinr to answer everyone's question.

[@sharyllee7094]

@@Uplift2023 Maybe the KZbinr can answer that question.

[@debrathornquist2465]

@uplift Google it if he doesn't answer

[@Uplift2023]

@sharyllee7094 Well, wait to see if it happens. 😂🤣

[@youfengli4927]

We have a disability son who is receiving his RSDI after daddy retired at 70. I, as mother, also receiving spouse benefits at 64. Can I change to my own SS when I reached 70 if my own SS is more than spouse benefits at?

[@DebLindley-xg8gz]

Yes 👍

[@silvanarotondo6805]

I m 67 and receiving SS and still working was marry for 28 years divorced for 17 years My ex husband is been in partial disability and working part time He passed way in September of 2024 I called SS office but they told me I’m not in title of anything because I m making more than him Is this right?

[@dianemarshall833]

my son in law was married fir 17 years to my daughter they have two daughters one 10 and the other 16. He had a stroke in April 2024. She filed for disability she said he was approved and they would call her back for a meeting and now he die a week before Thanksgiving leaving no life insurance or 401k. She needs guidance and help what to do next.

[@0dumping]

I'm sorry for her loss. She needs to schedule an appointment with her local office and apply for survivor benefits.