My Social Security Nightmare/ What I learned in Manila Embassy

My Social Security Nightmare/ What I learned in Manila Embassy
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[@anaveragejoeslife]

I love how determined your wife was to get it done and not let them give her the government run around! She is an awesome lady!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you I agree 😊 Thank you very much for watching

[@avelinacaril8535]

Its because its their money...she needs to do everything to get wht 16:42 they do to accomplice since they travel far from their province toget to US Embassy on Manila

[@tombkk1322]

Hi Monty, a really important video for your viewers. I’m so sorry you were not processed and treated accordingly at the Social Security office. Congratulations on finally accomplishing it.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Tom 😊

[@LKay742]

Thank you for sharing and subjecting yourself to mean comments. You will help make people more aware of how complex some things can get. My mom's birthday is September and my grandsons! Good folks born in September!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching and always supporting us ❤️

[@alfredkloos8591]

Hi Monty!...you explained this very well.I'm sure a lot of people appreciate all this information. Thanks.🇨🇦

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Alfred. I hope so that was the hope in making this video. If I can help one person to avoid my mistakes then it is worth 😊

[@rb368370]

I've lived in Vietnam almost 20 years, been on SS since 2014. I don't get mail and only know when my SS has been suspended when it doesn't drop in my bank. Manila is my closest office where I filed for my initial benefits and where I send my SSA-7162 Proof of Life for continuation of benefits. I only email the office with the latest edition of the form completed and mail them the original. I get immediately back on schedule after the email. I can't say enough about the good service I've received from the Manila office.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

That’s awesome 😊

[@donbxman7080]

I've head horror stories about folks getting dropped from SS. ALWAYS good to hear from a positive experience like yours! Thumbs up!

[@BrotherRoy]

SSA-7162 can be a nightmare, and you're telling me all I have to do is make a copy and email to Manila US Embassy? Especially when they email back saying to forward the verification using "snail mail" back to the U.S???? The last two times, I just make a jpeg and send to a friend in NY who prints it and mails to the SS Admin office. At least I'm assured that will take within a week while my snail mail can take 21+ if it gets there at all. Now, I have three options. Thanks.

[@tedlasalvia9668]

Sorry to hear about your trials and tribulations Monty. I appreciate you sharing with us as this is important for many US Expats living in the Philippines. I wish you the longest life in the PI and I'm sending good thoughts your way!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Ted. I appreciate you watching. Hopefully it will help someone from making the same mistakes that I did 😊 I hope that all is well with you Sir

[@user-nk3go9qx3d]

Gee, I hope you learn how to spell before your62 and handicap..

[@rmcmurphy7905]

That's good information about social security and kids ( you never know) all the best to the Motely CREW, hopefully works out well for you and yours 👍

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you RMC. Yea you liked the Motley Crue 😂 I appreciate you watching the video 💛

[@trailguy]

The retroactive bit was certainly worth listening for. Thanks and good luck!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Trailguy 😊

[@bayoumanbryan]

i hope that you get your first check soon. im disabled and i dont even want to tell about that story. Good luck Monty

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Martin. I hope so too. I hope that you’re doing well Sir

[@mikesimpson9997]

I’m praying for you and your family . Glad I did mine in states

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

That’s a much better way for sure Mike

[@marriedtoafilipinachannel]

Great video Monty and so happy things are gonna work out!!! I have spent many days and nites worrying about you brother!!!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Brother

[@sandrabentley8111]

Thanks to you both, always love the content!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Sandra. Always nice to hear from you ❤️

[@davidevans474]

Good. To hear you get it straightened out and for the information you found out .

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much David 😊

[@jayholmes6972]

​@@crewfamilyphilippines hello jay here from Laoag city.i did not get my ss form yet but they send a second in November. It has to be in before Jan. Fill it out date send FedEx or overnight to Wilkes Barry pa to address not Po box.also child may need blood test to prove paternity comes from Washington I think .ss service in manila gone downhill after covid.u can down load the form but u should get one sent it has bar code on it ..

[@midlifewanderings]

I'm glad you finally got it done Monty. We are doing ours here in the States. By the time we move to the Philippines next year we should both have received our SS for a couple of months before heading there.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

You’re definitely doing it the correct way. Thank you very much for watching 😊

[@hillbillyintheasia6122]

@@crewfamilyphilippines when i move in feb i currently get ssdi then i change to ss in 2027.

[@rickylee6129]

Excellent VIDEO Monty 😊. Very good information 👍. Keep the video's comin. Stay Safe 💕 💞 🙏 🙏

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Ricky. You stay safe too 😊🙏🏻

[@rickylee6129]

@@crewfamilyphilippines Walang Anuman 😎

[@Roxco1968]

Good luck. I hope everything continues to get better for you.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Vesco. I hope that all is well with you 😊 thank you very much for watching and commenting

[@KennyInSubic]

I signed up for my SS with the embassy in Manila, did a 10 minute phone interview and mailed them the required documents via courier. I was not required to go Manila. Very painless process for me.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

That’s great Kenny. They wanted to see my passport in person 🤷🏼

[@ruthmedford5582]

I am in the middle of that process - applying for my SS benefit when I turn 62 this month. My documents have been received, originals returned to me and so I guess I am on a waiting period. Email communications also seem to go smoothly. Could you share how it turned out for you? Thanks.

[@PrepperJon]

@@crewfamilyphilippines Did they say why? If others didn’t have to go in person why did they make you do it? I’m just curious and have never understood the chaos we Americans call our government 😅

[@glennhiggins5425]

G'day Monty, happy to see you came through this night mare. Big shout out to Paul, old dog & your smart wife. Cheers 🍻

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Glenn 💛

[@garyjohn]

Thank you for the video Monty. Keep doing what you’re doing. I hope everything works out. Take care.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Gary 😊

[@rickinhawaii]

Thanks for the info/ story. Definitely will be useful

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Rick 😊

[@greglewis5880]

Hey Monty, thanks for sharing your social security journey 👍 I am glad you have a good wife to lean on. Hopefully 🙏 your check will arrive soon! Best wishes

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Greg 😊 yes she’s a good Lady.

[@jspice-kl2wc]

Wow, that was a nightmare, I hope everything works out for you. I will be praying for you. 🙏

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Joe 🙏🏻

[@danielwarnes7231]

I had thought that none of this applies to me, but it is good knowledge to have. The May letter did apply so guess I'm lucky I watched all of it. Thanks

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you so much for watching Daniel

[@richardhowe5583]

Thanks Mr Crew👍👍.. that is great information that older Americans need to know👍👍👌👌

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching Richard

[@marcrichard7251]

Thanks Monty… I’m glad you’re wife spoke up… I will keep you in my prayers….

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Marc. Yeah she’s a smart cookie

[@AlexandRachel]

It’s crazy how fast you get your money taken from you while you’re working… then when you want the money you earned back for working, you have to experience all these hoops to jump through just to access it.. 🤦‍♂️

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes Sir you’re are correct 😂

[@bobjohnson7441]

Good luck to you and your family. Hope it all works out for you. Has to be stressful as hell.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Bob and yes it’s a little scary

[@BULLARDtheOKIE]

Awesome! PTL! Mission Accomplished! Congratulations

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Lynn. 💛

[@davepollypollardthailand5158]

In the UK. I had to wait till i was 67 years old. Not allowed to retire early. Even if you have worked 50 years. Hope everything works out for you and your family. You seem a decent Guy Monty

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Dave. I’m sorry that you had to wait for 67 ☹️

[@george-dw4im]

Our son was born in Cavite City in 1967 after my seperation from the Navy. The U.S. Embassy appointed official (a USA citizen) failed to tell my wife that we needed to get a certificate of live birth for our son. Be sure you get that form. If you do not there will be times in the future that your daughter will have trouble with USA immigration. George Jr., now 56 and a Navy vet himself, has had times that not having that document caused delays. Through much hard fought trials and many calls to DC he finally got what should have been filled out by the Embassy in Manila.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes we did get that done when we were in Manila 😊 I hope that your son is doing well

[@DarthRevan-rp5sn]

@@crewfamilyphilippines Just Curious have you received that First Check yet Monti

[@user-eo7kl4de3g]

Yes I got the first check in November

[@reread2549]

Thank you so much for posting this video. I plan to retire on Social Security next year in Parang Maguindanao. This information is invaluable to me. Thank you again.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching Reread.

[@jackyjelai]

Hi sir monte, I just subscribed your channel. Wish everything goes well especially your health issues. Your wife is a hero for you, Goodluck to your family. Praying for your complete healing, Stay strong and God bless. Watching from Europe ❤️🙏🇵🇭

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you so much Jacky. 🙏🏻❤️ God Bless you and I hope that you’re doing well there in Europe

[@fredfromtexas2764]

Hi Monty, enjoyed your story. Yes Manila still has a social security office as most countries do not. The letter that states your still alive doesn't that come special courier which is cheap from the embassy. Not the mail service. You pay for it but it was really cheap to get things from Manila to Cebu. Had it done a few times. So should not be a problem. We were lucky as they were still doing new child USA citizenships handled in Cebu Consulate. My son is 8 now. They ended that you can only apply in the US embassy in Manila and they can request a DNA test now. My son has that birth abroad and US passport plus we just renewed it at the Cebu city consulate as they still do that there. Still the passport came special courier from Manila US embassy. The social security Manila used to come to Cebu Consulate every so often before COVID so it use to help out a lot. That was also how I applied for son SS card. But nowadays I am not sure. You go to website Manila Website and get the read out of what is going on. By law you child can get the extra money that actually was in the original SS act. I do not live there so cannot claim him unless by law he is with me 6 months out of the year here in US. Getting my wife here is next to impossible unless I was well off financial and working. I am retired too. I own a house in Moalboal for now so for now it okay with both of us. Good luck with your payments. Medicare is another thing coming you will have to deal with. Not sure about that.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Hi Fred thank you for the great information Sir

[@tswej]

Just a suggestion, monitor everything related to this online, i would also some form of internet security like Norton to help protect your information. I had a SSI issue that took 6 month to clear up so I would start building an emergency fund to at least cover the basic need for a few months should you have any issues. When it clear up I received a nice check for the back pay. Good Luck Monte, you do a great job of ignoring the haters.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you for the information and encouragement Sir

[@watersbey25]

Every xpat should have a VPN account in order to reach many American web sites like banks, financial institutions, healthcare insurance sites etc

[@bcuzicancuellar5478]

Thanks for the info Monty. Hope everything goes well for you from now on! Stay safe.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

[@rduplissey]

Monty, I just started viewing your Social Security blog and have my experience to share with that may help you and your family. My Filipina wife and I live in Moncada, Tarlac, Luzon. When I was 64, we went to the USEmbassy to check on getting my social security. Please note, neither my wife nor my stepchildren were US citizens nor did they have the US green card at that time. I spoke with a gentleman there and was told not only I could get my SS started, but my 2 children under 18 could get SS also. Within 2 months both my SS and their SS checks started coming. Now all have green cards and we have a home in Texas plus the farm in Moncada. While here in Texas, my older stepson turned 18 and we went to the SS office in Temple, Tx to let them know his age and to make sure his check stopped coming. The lady in that office explained that now since the older stepson was 18 and I still had a stepson 13, his Mother could still receive that SS amount that had been going to the older stepson until the younger stepson turns 16. So we did that and my wife and younger stepson both received SS checks until he turned 16. At that point, her check stopped and his check increased an additional 50%. Being US citizens was not relevant. I was the stepfather proven by our marriage certificate (married in Manila). I provided the home and 100 percent support, documented. That was all I needed to show. We will be back in Moncada hopefully January 2024 to start construction of a church on our farm. If I can be of any assistance to you, you can contact me via Messenger (Robert Duplissey)

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Robert for all your insight and information. Thank you very very much for watching. I hope you have a very nice safe trip when you come here. 😊💛

[@danielhackney7806]

I did read on the SS website there is a LIMIT to a child getting SS payments if the father and mother have cash and assets over a certain amount. SS doesn't consider the value of house or one car. It wasn't clear to me what the asset limit was. Very confusing, but not to surprising since it's the Government! LOL

[@Wolff13]

If your child reaches 18 and goes to college, the checks continue to arrive; that’s my experience and my father had already passed away, years prior to me turning 18.

[@peeweebarney]

You live near Temple? I live near Killeen, TX. Hello neighbor!

[@CavalrySecurity]

I was in Dumaguete when COVID lockdowns separated my wife and I in 2020. We ended up returning to the USA just in time for me to files SS, I'd read up on the nightmare of paperwork and having a still alive letter every year. Getting ready to apply for a 13A visa next year so I can go back to Dumaguete for 6 months a year while my wife still has 8 more years to reach 62 and collect SS... We are too old to have children now, but support kids in the family. I'd heard about collecting for children from a non-expat that married a younger wife and had a 12 Y/O kid when he started getting SS, I think the kid gets around half. May God provide an easy path for your paperwork to go smoothly.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

It sounds like you have a good plan. It’s nice that you’re able to help the kids in your family. Hopefully ours will go smoothly from here on out 😊

[@josephcalp1604]

Children have to meet certain relational requirements from the wage earners to start receiving benefits. SS don't pay benefits because you take of a child.

[@CavalrySecurity]

Yeah, I researched it all when I got married 12.5 years ago. Sadly we didn't get pregnant, if we did all the child's SS would go into a trust fund. @@josephcalp1604

[@kennywoodyard4819]

​@@josephcalp1604that's the truth. So many peeps inform you so much bad information.. Just because you have a kid doesn't mean you're getting extra duckets each month.. You're absolutely correct brother.

[@danielhackney7806]

@@kennywoodyard4819 I read on SS website there are asset limits. If you have a lot of cash in savings and retirement accounts the kid might get ZERO SS benefit. Problem is the limit wasn't clear cut.

[@ItsAboutTime]

Thanks for sharing Monty, Hoping and praying things will go 100% positive, Hopefully, Paul and the other guys will figure something out regarding the recertification, I will message you later.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

I hope so too Brother 😊🙏🏻

[@alvahthompson7203]

Good luck Monty, sorry for your setbacks. You have a lovely family

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Alva

[@monsantos5999]

Sorry that you had to go through all that trouble. I actually applied for and started getting my social security benefits while I was living in the Philippines. No trouble at all. I was 62 years old. The Social Security Department at the US Embassy communicated with me when it was approved and completed my application. It was very smooth

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

That’s awesome Mons I’m happy that yours went through smoothly 😊

[@geraldarrington9620]

Had the same experience, very timely and smooth doing it here in Philippines

[@MehrdadRastgaran-vb7je]

If no mind saying how much

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@MehrdadRastgaran-vb7je How much? Not sure 🤔

[@vf24renegade23]

I did all my ss stuff online.

[@jimmyB52]

Thanks for the information Monty, and the lessons learned! I am praying you have it all resolved and the check arrives in Nov! You are looking better, by the way. Can’t be that Buckeyes hat on your head, Maybe a little less stress…👍 Go Dawgs!

[@chino2kill]

Very good information. This video open my eyes and be informed thank you very much God bless you and your family

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you so much for watching Sir

[@unclejessiephilippinesadve7050]

We're praying for you ,hope everything goes well 😊

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you so much Jessie 🙏🏻😊

[@kalleschurtz394]

This is not a Social Security nightmare, this is a personal mailbox organization failure, Nightmare. Mail shuffling between friends and mailboxes…. This is fixable from the client side perspective, SSA don’t care.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

👍🏻

[@genemartinez2833]

So glad you were persistent and demanded to be served for you and your daughter! How complicated to qualify for something you are entitled to. Still more hurdles ahead. I hope things are worked out! You deserve it.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you so much Gene. I hope that it goes smoothly. I hope that everything is going well with you. I appreciate you watching Sir

[@StreakPhilippines]

Never had a problem with the Embassy in Manila, the Federal Benefits Unit or the American Citizens Services with Passport Services. You should have given an address in the Philippines when you really live here instead of virtual mailbox where you don't really live. I have never had an issue in 10 years here.

[@k4tilp]

Very helpful infos. Kudos!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching 😊

[@IsmaelPR75]

Very hard! This is cautionary tale about getting it all done in the US before moving. Got to have first, second and third plan. Best of luck and hope all get resolved soon

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you 😊

[@johnscott9347]

Anything to do with the embassy so security is a total nightmare even in the US is a total nightmare it’s crazy. Oh my God I could imagine what you’re going through freaking brutal. Take care God bless.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

I’m hoping that it turns out okay but yes I’m terrified that it won’t 🤔

[@jonrend]

Well, Monty, that was mind-blowing. I live in the Philippines and want to apply for SS, I will be 62 in Jan. I have not completed the online form, I filled out an online form from the US Embassy in Manilla for an appointment as I thought I may be able to apply there, I'm still awaiting a response. So did your friend in NC E-mail / provide you a softcopy of your letter that you had to respond to within 10 days? Also, did you register your address in the Philippines when you were at the Embassy or online with SS? I ask because it seems easier to have a family USA address and deal with all correspondence from there. Especially your yearly, I'm still alive update. It all seems quite complicated.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes he sent me a copy of the letter in NC. But since they wanted to see my ID then I needed to go to Manila. I gave them my Philippine address I had no choice at that point.

[@sshlubb243]

My advice to you is let the SSA office in MNL handle it...if you file in the US but live in PH its going to create a conflict between the 2 offices...MNL is a joke but just hang in there...good luck...

[@jonrend]

@@sshlubb243 Yeah, I reached out to them to book an appointment and held back from applying online on the SS site (USA). Thanks for the good luck man.

[@ruthmedford5582]

@@sshlubb243 That's what i did - everything was through email and phone communications. I submitted the required documents and the originals have been mailed back to me.

[@dalelittlefield57]

Monty...my blood pressure spiked and I got a whooping headache listening to your story, give us a update in November...good luck

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Dale. Sorry about the headache. I will update in November definitely

[@mikeb9189]

Motley Crue story very funny. Your wife came prepared! Good info for many on your daughter info. God Bless.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Mike. Motley Crue would’ve been more funny to me if I hadn’t had to sit outside. 😂 yeah, she was prepared for sure. I had no idea what she was up to until she spoke to the lady.

[@koufax174]

Thank you Monty for helping us out by sharing your experience. Was it the virtual mailboxes’ fault? Should they have notified you more quickly? The virtual mailbox company? Thank you

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

You’re exactly correct. I got rid of the mailbox after that. Thank you for watching Koufax 😊

[@koufax174]

@@crewfamilyphilippines That is very helpful because I was about to get one. The one I was considering was Ipostal1. Is that the one? Now do you use a person who know? Thank you Monty 🙏🏼

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@koufax174 I’m using a friend’s address in Florida for all my other mail. I was talking with my friend Paul (old dog) he said that he wasn’t getting his mail like before with his virtual address so I guess my only advice can be that it didn’t work for me

[@koufax174]

@@crewfamilyphilippines Thank you Monty 🙏🏼

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

@@crewfamilyphilippines what virtual mailbox were you using that you got rid of? I don't want to have such delayed problems with the one I select to use.

[@jamesdunn922]

As you know monty nothing comes easy for some of us but soon all will be just right for you and your family. When you feel down count your blessings too, a fantastic wife, a beautiful child and you have real friends. Time.monty time.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

I do count my blessings every day Brother 😊 I’m praying it will all come together soon 🙏🏻🤞🏻

[@marcrichard7251]

Well said 😊

[@jamesdunn922]

@@marcrichard7251 Thank you brother

[@juergenernst1320]

Good info! Thanks Monty

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Juerge 😊

[@kevinbuckley4507]

Well I hope it all works out for the best for you and your family Take care and STAY STRONG

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Kevin. I hope that all is well with you and your family. I appreciate you watching and the kind words Sir

[@Robmar40]

I was able to get my daughter her CRBA within 6 months of her birth using snail mail and online with my wife doing all the leg work in Manila. It should be your #1 priority. No More Procrastinating!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

👍🏻

[@user-tp3ji7md9u]

Hello sir. Youre lookin much better. Keep talking doing vlogs. Get that body moving, it will pay off

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you, I will sir. Thank you very much for watching 😊

[@talktimewitheddiej]

Great info and update 🎉

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you 😊

[@csquared7759]

Good post, This is the best post about life in the Philippines I have ever seen, I'll be 62 Sept 2, 2023 I plan on moving in 24/25. It was not about the bar scene and the do's and don't most of which are not something I would do anywhere in the world in the first place. I moving for peace of mind, and lower living cost.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you C best wishes to you. I hope all goes smoothly for you here 😊

[@sandrabentley8111]

One more for a cup of coffee out. Love your family. Such good people.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

You’re such a sweet person Sandra. Thank you so much ❤️

[@sandrabentley8111]

@@crewfamilyphilippines wish I knew how to get it from $2. Not clear how to change the amount. Ah well. Enjoy your evening Crew family 👪 . 'Motley Crew' ha!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@sandrabentley8111 Thank you enjoy your day Sandra. If you want to send any through PayPal it’s www.paypal.me/montycrew KZbin takes 30 percent ☹️

[@sandrabentley8111]

@@crewfamilyphilippines sent money today through PayPal Monty. Gosh 30% is a lot.

[@blahblah-qx4uk]

As an Australian I think our system is more user friendly. The requirement is to reside in Australia when applying for the Age Pension, and once it's approved just tell the department you are moving overseas and they adjust the pension down (no prescription drugs benefit or rent allowance if you live outside the country). Then that's the end of the story. The initial application can take several months to be approved though. It's a bitch no matter where you're from. The fact is most governments don't want their citizens living overseas. They prefer their senior citizens live in poverty in their home country rather than have a great life in a cheaper overseas country.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

That’s true Brother. They don’t want to pay you at all if they can find a way out of it. 😂

[@kenprice1820]

Thank you for your story Monty sorry that you have to deal with the government bureaucrats. We all need to be treated as human beings. Wish you well and happiness.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Ken 💛

[@22Americaneedssaved]

I hope you get that check in November. Go Bucks and I'm visiting the Philippines for the first time soon 😊

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Awesome, I hope that it works well for you and you enjoy your visit 😊

[@pilotdrh]

I applied for SS and put in a delayed retirement date. I had the telephone interview while I was living in GA. Then I moved to FL for about 8 months, changed my retirement date a couple of times (house in the PI kept getting delayed because of Covid restrictions). Finally retired and moved to the PI 2 weeks later. I retired on the last day of May and received my first payment in July. I also have twins but I did not receive a payment for them. Somehow they had been coded as working! Finally got that straightened out (glad I have a google phone number for all the phone calls to the US) and received their payments the 3rd week of Oct (which is when I get mine), with backpay. And then there were a couple of minor adjustments to the payments over the next year, due to amounts I had paid in from working. The only dealing I've had with the SS office in the Embassy was trying to get a signature on my benefits letter, which never happened. I ended going to the Embassy and having it notarized instead. I live in Batangas so it isn't too bad having to go to Manila. I hope everything works out and don't forget your payment is based on your birthday.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Good information Pilot. Thank you, my birthday was towards the end of September so my first deposit should be November 3rd 😊

[@pilotdrh]

My birthdate is the 20th and I rx my SS on the 3rd Wed of the month.

[@trumpcard4182]

Question, how much can you delay? I am 52 and plan to move to Angeles City after my parents are gone. However I will say that I will like to collect earliest I can.

[@pilotdrh]

check with SSA on that.

[@edwardgriffin6042]

I will pray that all goes well Monty.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Edward 🙏🏻🤞🏻

[@mikeburns6603]

Hey, a fellow Buckeye! I was born in Finlay, OH and went to college at OSU. Thanks for the good content.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Hi Mike I was born in Springfield, Oh. Raised in D Mesquite outside Dallas and then lived in Florida for 43 years 😊

[@nickedmonds9518]

Oh boy what a pain going through all that , I’m sure everything will work out for you , it seems more straightforward getting social security online from New Zealand we’re I’m from and now residing in Philippines ,

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Nick.

[@MikeSmith-frog]

Hi Monty, Sorry for your struggle in trying to get what you have coming to you! In just wanting to share this with you, my birthday is also in September which is on the 5th, however my checks go to a bank account in the United States. For people receiving their social security within the U.S. it is paid on Wednesday, however there are no checks paid on the 1st Wednesday of each month "IF" paid in the U.S.. Based upon my birth date of the 5th I receive my check on the "2nd" Wednesday of each month. If a persons birthdate falls between the 11th to 20th of the month you will receive it on the 3rd Wednesday and if your birthdate falls between the 21st to the end of the month the 4th Wednesday of the month. Also I read on FB that if your Social Security check goes directly to an overseas bank account in the Philippines you will receive your check on the "3rd day of each month". Let me just say that I cannot verify the part about being paid in the Philippines. I hope everything works out well for you in November. Take care and all the best to you and your family!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching and the very informative comment. My birthday is the 18th so I’ll get the deposit in the states on the 3rd. Hopefully it all goes smoothly 😊

[@ruthmedford5582]

I opened an account with BDO specifically for SS benefits deposits. I turn 62 this month so I have processed my application with the US Embassy-FBU Manila.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Awesome Ruth. Good luck to you 😊

[@rduplissey]

Quick correction Monty, now all are US citizens but the Social Security experience was during the time before they had green cards, after the green cards and now my youngest (who became a US citizen instantly when his mother became a US citizen) just turned 18. Your baby should automatically be a US citizen since you are the birth father.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes you’re correct. I may have to do a DNA test if we can’t satisfy them by our other proof

[@rduplissey]

@@crewfamilyphilippines we will keep you folks in our prayers

[@rolandmueller7218]

Monty, Thanks for sharing your experience. It seems like there are some advantages to living on Luzon Island. All the government offices and the embassy is there.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes that’s true Roland 😊

[@rayb3000]

Good luck to you and your family 😊

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Ray 😊

[@roberthaas2857]

I learned a lot living here in Thailand about dealing with, or filing for Social Security in Manila. First, if you can, before leaving the states file. Use a family member or a good friends address for mailing. This is more reliable. These virtual mailbox are a joke. Do not do it online. Physically go to the office. Try and do everything in person. I know many people will say. Oh I did it with no problems. Good for them. It took 8 months for me to get my first check. And I ended up using my Congressman to file a Federal inquiry to get it. I learned that the Manila office can only send request for payment. It is still up to the main office in Mayland to forward the request to the payment center. I called Manila 27 times. Emails take up to 2 weeks before you get a reply. Even then, the reply does not answer the question. I am not the only one here who has experienced this. So do yourself a huge favour and try to do everything BEFORE leaving the states. This includes any banking information SS might need.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

I agree 👍🏻

[@richardferris4361]

I moved to the Philippines 6+ years ago. I am only 57 and have 5 more years before I file. What steps should I take....?

[@roberthaas2857]

@richardferris4361 Sounds like you have time. My advice when you file is to have a stable address and phone.

[@roberthaas2857]

@richardferris4361 You should open your Social Security account online. You will be able to calculate about how much you should receive. Have all of your banking information. S.S. only does direct deposit. You can use a US bank or a bank in the Philippines. I think most people in the Philippines have their money deposited in the US. You should receive an email telling you when you will have an appointment for an interview with SS from the Manila office. Don't ever miss the appointment for any reason. They may put you in the Twilight zone. Like I said before, email is a nightmare. Phone calls are worse.. The best case scenario is to plan a trip back to the US when you turn 62. Then, walk into your nearest SS and file in person. Everything gets done with one visit.

[@bighoss9705]

I must have been lucky. I too am living in Thailand. I filed for benefits online. A man called me from the SSI office, (I have a US SIMM & INTERNATIONAL calling) I answered his questions and my benefits were deposited in my account on the scheduled day.

[@senseofstile]

Monty, I am glad things are working out. I have been to the consulate in Cebu City to renew my passport. I agree. The consulate will deal with "citizenship" of foreigner children but, not social security. Will you need to submit DNA for your daughter's citizenship? Regarding the "proof of life" letter. Correct me if I am wrong but, I don't think anyone has to file that unless you are under the threshold. Filing Status Taxpayer age at the end of 2022 A taxpayer must file a return if their gross income was at least: single under 65 $12,950 single 65 or older $14,700 head of household under 65 $19,400 head of household 65 or older $21,150 If your income is under the income threshold for filing, then they will want that proof of life letter. I am over the threshold and file every year. I don't get notified for a proof of life letter. I guess they know I am alive if I pay the IRS every year.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes it may come down to a DNA test. The banner just said what I explained in the video. It didn’t give specifics about how much earnings and the IRS etc. Also the IRS and social security have nothing to do with each other

[@coffeecup3177]

Thanks Monty for your advice on this SS matter. Hang in there.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you 😊

[@andreasjohnson9041]

Thanks for sharing I really appreciate your input!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Andrea 💛

[@johnnyg7899]

The best advice I was given by my father was that no foreign country is eager to help an American process his social security. So its best to do everything in the continental U.S. (even in the U.S. it can be a pain so I recommend doing everything online in the U.S.) including Medicare months before retiring, even if they tax the hell out of it if you are still working. That way you won't have to deal with the headaches after moving overseas.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Good information John. I believe you’re correct 👍🏻

[@richardyeagerjr8200]

If you already have a pension and social security in the U.S. and move to the Philippines, how do you get it sent to you if you move there? How does that process work?

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@richardyeagerjr8200 Start a bank account here and you can use any of the transfer companies. I use remitly

[@richardyeagerjr8200]

Thanks for the info, hope everything work out for you guys. I was stationed there in Subic for 5 years in the 80s. May retire there in 2 yrs

[@Scotty2hotty-xc6gi]

@@richardyeagerjr8200 Open an account at Charles Schwab bank. They are very helpful.

[@faronray5765]

I'm so glad I got my SS taken care of when I was in the USA. Just made an SS phone appointment with a few questions and was approved. I know you can get your Passport stuff done at the Cebu City office here. I have been retired in Cebu City going on 4 years now and have never received a "proof of life" form from the SS office. I called them up 2 years ago and they told me if you change your address to a foreign address, they will send that letter out to you. I still have my address on file with them with an American address. I will never tell them that I live in the Philippines or will ever change my address to a Philippine address. You can't depend on the mail here from the states, it's that simple. What they should do is you check in at your SS account online and that would be enough to prove you are still alive without all the hassle of sending out Snail mail and never getting it. Hope everything works out for you and you get it all straighten out.

[@hillbillyintheasia6122]

true

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yeah I agree it’s better having your address in the U.S. for sure. That was my goal but it didn’t work out for me.

[@napoleonmdusa8877]

Yep, I agree. The SS people should allow one to upload the "alive" form to your SS online account and not requiring use of snail mail.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@napoleonmdusa8877 exactly

[@lindacatalano3244]

I dont skip ads. Hope this helps. Beautiful family

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much Linda 💛

[@kuyaIhor]

Great video! Thank you!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching 😊

[@garyspeiginer4562]

By living in the PI part of the year under my SRRV, I see others with this issue. All Americans should understand that this requirement is ONLY imposed when we use a non-US bank to receive our SS retirement. Being aware of this issue when I retired in 2013, I continued to use my US address and BofA account. Some actually elected to get a virtual mail box (non PO Box type) as the official home address within the bank. All SSA and VA benefit deposits to US banks automatically get notification of a person's death so there is no requirement to provide proof of life in the USA. Be aware that any SSA back payments for your child will come in intervals when it exceeds 3 months or more. Here is the word salad to understand: "If the total amount of your child's back benefits is more than three months' worth of SSI benefits, SSA generally must issue the back money in up to three installments. SSA issues installment payments every six months." Bottom line - do not count on all back pay to come in one deposit and be prepared to see a 6 month delay before receiving the total amount due.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Understood thank you very much for the advice and information sir

[@kennywoodyard4819]

Nice information. Im married and have a ACR card permanent resident... We've been here for 4 years.. I also have a Virtual Mailbox in the US and it works great for Tax purposes and any mail.. I will file for SS in 6 months. I will make an appointment 4 months ahead of time. I will not sit on my ass (as others) and wait till the last minute. It maybe possible for back pay with a child... But I seriously doubt they will back pay anyone as the child is Not official his.. Once that official letter is stamped showing you have a youth then I can understand... Just makes sense to me. My understanding is pretty simple.. Make appointment at the embassy... Submit your claim for social Security. Expect to be paid within 90 days as it will take time going back to the US and making sure all credentials have been made and aarr true. Sorry but I believe sometimes we put ourselves in situations instead of being proactive.. I'm not knocking this guy at all I'm just trying to understand the situation He went through. Remember they only tell you what you want to hear. This cat mention he has no money He has no income.. what the hell is he doing here in the Philippines without any money? Again I think people put theirselves in situations and it only express what they want to tell you. I wish him much luck and I hope he gets back on his feet..

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@kennywoodyard4819 Thanks for your comment Kenny. I guess you can’t know me by watching one video on my KZbin channel. I did apply 4 months before. I actually got the benefit approved letter today on the social security website where I applied online which is better than waiting for a letter to come in the mail in the Philippines. I see from your comment that you have it all figured out and I truly hope that everything goes smoothly for you 😊

[@willydear4906]

I just went through all of this myself. Did the CRBA and passport for my daughter in Cebu. A couple of months later I was in USA and got her a social security number( this was all done last year). This April I was in usa and went to a local ssa office back home, they stated the interview must be done on the phone, since I was already there I asked what additional information they needed. They said they had all my info but needed crba, passport, etc for my daughter so I gave it to them. Had the phone interview a couple of days later. A little over 2 weeks ago my daughter and I received our first social security payment. It was a pain but worth it in the end. As a note I'm also in Dumaguete.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Good information Willy thank you 😊

[@wesleydavis4048]

Hello Sir. Your story mirrors mine. I do have a question. Were you in the Philippines when you received the phone call from the Social Security Dept. if so what type of number did you provide? Was it a Philippine number or a US number? If it was a US number how were you able to receive it in the Philippines? I am going to receive my phone interview soon but with enough time to change the number if need be. Thank you.

[@willydear4906]

@@wesleydavis4048 I was in usa during the phone interview so I used my usa cell phone.

[@monsantos5999]

@@wesleydavis4048 I also did a CRBA for my son back in 2015. I used my Philippines phone number and address

[@musicfromtheheart100]

​@@wesleydavis4048 I watched a video by Monty's friend Paul McGill (Old Dog New Tricks) that addresses your questions a couple hours ago, so you might want to watch it yourself. I'd put a link here if KZbin would allow me, but you can search for it using this title: "When Things Go Wrong in the Philippines/Denied His Social Security Benefits?" Good luck!

[@Rusty1972]

Thank you for the advice Monty. Guess I’ll know it will be a nightmare just to get it started.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

It’s done now. I got my first payment in November

[@lanec5672]

Better Luck, Monty! Hang in there, Tough Guy!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Lane

[@Grandpa_Mike]

Hi Monty! Dealing with any government bureaucracy unfortunately seems to always be a nightmare. Is there a way for you to register/signup from the PI for an SSA online account so they can communicate with you paperless? That way you’re not waiting for communication from them via traditional mail. For me that has been the easiest way. You’re so blessed to have a strong, intelligent, and wonderful wife that helps you Praying all goes well 🙏🏻

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Hi Mike. I do have everything set up with them. Form 7162 I feel is only done randomly. We shall see how it works out

[@rfbos]

There is no paperless in SSA online account. There are only notifications you receive and an area you can upload, but no email. There us no notification received for ssa 7162, it's mailed to the account address only.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

One other myth. I was able to get information on is that you can file for disability if you’re already on Social Security as long as you signed up for social security before you turned 65 and once you have reached the age of 65 then you cannot file for disability at that point

[@DogWalkerBill]

Normally, what you will get is the maximum of either your social security or disability. My ex-wife died, before I was 65, I was able to collect on her social security as a surviving ex-spouse. (I was 62.) I elected to do that until I was 70 which allowed me to collect on her social security and get the maximum on my social security at age 70. I wish I had known about the Philippines back then. I could have been having a nice retirement from a decade ago! OTOH: I got a-fib at age 67. I didn't know what it was until a nurse on a Medicare nurse-hot-line told me to get to the hospital ASAP. If I was in the Philippines, I probably would have died.

[@RayH-]

What about talking to JR that passport service maybe he can do something about getting documents delivered on time he's doing that already. Maybe he'll even start a new service.

[@keithmelton4795]

Hay monthly . Yea Youl ben through the mill about getting your socialsecurty . Hope it comes quickly Take care

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Keith. I certainly hope it goes smoothly now. I appreciate you watching and the comment. I hope that everything is well with you 😊

[@davidtolentino4358]

Thanks for sharing God bless u and ur families.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching David. God Bless you and yours 💛

[@noahcount7132]

Oh, Monty, your interaction with Social Security has been a full-blown NIGHTMARE! It should have ended long ago, and here you are still enduring it. I sincerely hope it ends soon, as it should, in your favor!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Noah. Hopefully everything goes smoothly

[@williamhung1004]

Getting your daughter's US Citizenship be another nightmare. Regardless if she looks like your twin. Be ready for a DNA 💰, it could costs you between $700-1200. Good luck to you sir. I went through same ordeal,... But the only thing I could say about the social security personnel in the embassy? They know more on what to do, more than here in the mainland. They know their craft.😊

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for the insightful comment William. Hopefully we will have good luck. We shall see 😊

[@carolinaramirez3686]

They're married

[@danielhuntington2116]

All the best to the "The Monty Crew." 🙏4💪❤

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you Daniel 😊

[@danielhuntington2116]

@@crewfamilyphilippines 👍👍

[@danmcqueen5295]

A very helpful video Monty. I'm headed your way soon, my ss is already going, I just need to tie up my affairs. I'm concerned about the heat. Here in northwest Montana where I live, the daytime high temperatures very rarely approach your nighttime lows..and this is very comfortable for me. (As long as I have a stick of wood to put in the stove when it's minus 30 outside). Hopefully my old body can adjust. It sounds like you have a very competent wife, you are a fortunate man! Oh, and don't pay attention to the one or two who concern themselves that some disabled person my get a few dollars. If this country used only a small fraction of what it gives away to the military industrial complex, we could fix our roads, wouldn't have ppl sleeping under every bridge and could provide healthcare to its citizens. So, keep your chin up and blessings to you and your family!

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Hi Dan, just make sure you have Air Conditioning so you can cool off over here. I hope that your transition goes smoothly and you’re happy here.

[@craigwhitham6680]

I gave you good advice about getting a social security attorney and you just ignored both messages(my son is an attorney)...all that could of been avoided ☝️...but happy you got everything taken care of🙂

[@craigwhitham6680]

Also you mentioned it takes 4 months to get a letter then another 4 months for them to get your response(to keep check coming)....isn't there a way in the phillipines to pay more(because it would be worth it💵) to get your mail response back to them faster🤔...again I'm happy you at least got the ball rolling ☝️😎

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

I don’t need an attorney to file for social security retirement. I didn’t file for disability. Thank you Craig 😊

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes FedEx maybe

[@craigwhitham6680]

@@crewfamilyphilippines thank you for the reply and my bad ...I misunderstood ☝️...my uncle retired to davao city back in the 2000s he met & married his fillpina wife and eventually(when her & her son got their visas) they all moved back to the usa...they had a wild story for sure 🤣

[@videonut1963]

Thank you for this video. I am retiring to Thailand in two years and I will definitely make sure my Social Security is being paid before I leave the country.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Smart move Videonut

[@gunterm2009]

Great information thanks for sharing

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you very much for watching Gun

[@thaidawg9231]

The Philippines is so sad, ineptness at all levels. Too much nepotism and cronyism.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yes Sir

[@retired_mex]

except Monty was dealing directly with the American federal government at the embassy and the same back in the US

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@retired_mex very true 😊

[@fromscla5883]

9:35 was feeling for you Monty until this point. How have you not gotten your daughter CRBA (child birth abroad birth certificate ) at the age of 4 ? You could pass away tomorrow and you’ve not done your due diligence to your daughter in getting her American documents in order ?!?!? My first born child was born in Tijuana September 2022 and I made it my duty to get my baby her CRBA by January 2023. You need to do your homework before going to Manila. Your not a victim to the system your a victim to your ignorance in the system.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

So I left and my wife is five months pregnant I was stuck in the USA for Covid. How was I supposed to do that sir? I don’t think I’m not ignorant. I however disagree ignorant comments from people who don’t know the circumstances. Also the third day I got back here I had a stroke.

[@fromscla5883]

It’s September 2023 (almost two years after Philippines opened) 🤷🏽‍♂️ You said it yourself people kept telling you you could process CRBA in cebu yet you procrastinated 1 year and 9 months to act. If you pass away tomorrow it would be unfair for your wife and daughter to have to obtain death certificates and other documents just so your daughter can obtain a birth certificate.

[@fromscla5883]

Sorry for my ignorant/ vulgar comments. I forget that you had heart problems when you got back. Get to it that CRBA is going to be the key to your daughter’s future. ❤

[@solarguy1702]

My friend here in Bohol asked me to help him with the CRBA. I started his paperwork 4 times but he never followed through. Sure enough, he died September 1st leaving his wife and 3 kids penniless and a big hospital bill.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

@@solarguy1702 I knew a guy here in Dumaguete that lived up the street and died suddenly and didn’t have the two kids as citizens. The wife filed for them and both children now have benefits so it’s not the end of the world if the father dies.

[@kevinhardin5484]

Hello Monty. Do you have any info on setting up direct deposit with social security here in the Philippines? Thank you.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

I left having it deposited in the USA bank. She said that I could do that but I opted not to Kevin.

[@kcindtt718]

Good information sir. Cebu don't have a SSS transaction only in Manila. I hope and pray everything will be okay in your sss.

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Thank you so much for watching and your comment 👍🏻🙏🏻

[@ExtraGuac007]

Why didn't you register your child's birth to the US embassy right away? Was that not important to you for the last 4 years?

[@crewfamilyphilippines]

Yeah, well I love when she was five months pregnant and I was stuck in the US because of Covid so I could not go to the Embassy with my child at that time.