Posted on February 5, 2006 in the LA TIMES, by Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Official says staff overwhelmed by Medicare inquiries WASHINGTON — Social Security has been so overwhelmed helping seniors cope with the new Medicare drug program that other services are starting to suffer, a senior government official contends. The large backlog of cases is getting …
Social Security Q&A
by Knight Ridder, Tribune News Service Q: I am 53 years old and suddenly find that I will be caring for my 9-year-old granddaughter for the foreseeable future. I get Social Security disability benefits and want to know if my granddaughter would also be eligible for any benefits. A: If you provide at least half …
Medical Conditions Subject to Review
Posted on Jan 29, 2006 in the Sun-Sentinel, by Ginny Jordan, Public Affairs Specialist Q. I get Social Security disability benefits due to a severe stroke five years ago that left me partially paralyzed. I just found out Social Security is going to review my case. Why? A. Everyone who receives disability benefits must have …
Getting a Social Security Card
Posted on January 10, 2006 by Knight Ridder, Tribune News Service, Bernie H Herskovets, For the Times-Standard Every year millions of people apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card. It is important to know the rules for getting a new or replacement Social Security card before you apply. Here is a brief …
The Best Age to Start Social Security
Posted on January 10, 2006 in Money Central, by Scott Burns To squeeze the most from Social Security, your decision on when to start collecting depends on whether you are married and whether you are a man or a woman Married women should take Social Security benefits early. Married men and single women should take …