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The Social Security Benefits Handbook

by: Tomkiel, Stanley A., III

The Social Security Benefits Handbook

by: Tomkiel, Stanley A., III

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Edition: 5th
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2008
Publisher: Sphinx Pub

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Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits without knowing what they are actually entitled to. Others fail to realize that they should be receiving a check. The Social Security Benefits Handbook will help you find your way in this complicated maze. The Social Security Benefits Handbook will lead you through the requirements, procedures, and calculations you need to maximize your benefits. Book jacket.

Introduction	p. xi
The Social Security Administration	p. 1
The Social Security Administration-In General
Internal Offices
Telephone Services
Internet Website
Field Offices
District Office Personnel
The Programs Operations Manual System
Eligibility Requirements	p. 19
Eligibility Requirements-In General
Retirement Benefits
Disability Benefits
Spouse's Benefits
Child's Benefits
Parent's Benefits
Medicare Generally
Lump Sum Death Payment
Being Age 62 "Throughout the Month"
Marriage Requirement
Exceptions to the One-Year Duration of Marriage Requirement for Spouse's Benefits
Exceptions to the Nine-Month Duration of Marriage Requirement for Widow(er)'s Benefits
Child in Care Requirement
Child Relationship Requirement
Dependency Requirements-Children and Grandchildren
Entitlement on More Than One Account	p. 55
Entitlement on More Than One Account-In General
On Your Own Earnings Record and as a Husband/Wife
On Your Own Account and Widow(er)'s Benefits
As a Spouse and as a Widow(er)
As a Spouse and as an Ex-Spouse
As the Widow(er) of Two or More Workers
Disability Benefits and Retirement Benefits
Child Entitled on More Than One Account
Other Combinations of Benefits
Applications	p. 67
Applications-In General
Protective Filing Statement
Who May File an Application
When to File an Application-In General
When You Do Not Have to File an Application
Retroactivity of Applications
Rules on Medicare Enrollment
When to Start Your Benefits-The Month of Election
Required Documents-In General
Proof of Age Rules
Proof of Marriage Rules
Special Problems for Business Owners
Processing Time Frames
Withdrawal of Application
Disability Benefits-Special Provisions	p. 111
Disability Benefits-In General
Definition of Disability
Earnings Record "Freeze"
Substantial Gainful Activity
Date of Onset
Unsuccessful Work Attempt
Waiting Period
Closed Period of Disability
Trial Work Period
Reentitlement Period
Effect of Workers' Compensation Benefits
Effect of Other Kinds of Benefits or Payments
When Disability Benefits End
Continuing Disability Review
Ticket to Work
Insured Status-Work Requirement	p. 141
Work Requirement-In General
Fully Insured Status
Currently Insured Status
Disability Insured Status
Quarters of Coverage-In General
Benefit Amounts	p. 151
Benefit Amounts-In General
Computation of Benefits
Reductions for Age-In General
Recomputations-In General
Deductions-In General
Earnings Limitations	p. 189
Earnings Test-Introduction
Earnings Limits-In General
How Earnings Are Charged against Monthly Benefits
Monthly Earnings Test
Income That Counts
Income That Does Not Count
When Earnings Are Counted
Self-Employment Income and Losses
Special Problems for Business Owners
Special Rule for the Year of Death
Work outside the United States
Reporting Requirements	p. 205
Reporting Requirements-In General
Reporting Earnings-In General
Late Filing-Penalties
Reporting Changes in Marital Status
Reporting Changes in Student Status
Reporting Child Not in Care
Reporting Death
Reporting Changes in Disability Cases
Reporting Work Outside the United States
Payment, Nonpayment, and Nonreceipt of Checks	p. 217
Checks-In General
First Check
Regular Monthly Checks
Combined Checks
Special Checks
Direct Deposit
Nonpayment-In General
Suspension of Benefits
Termination of Benefits
Lost or Stolen Checks
What to Do if Your Check Does Not Come
Replacement Checks
Expedited Payments
When to Go to Your Congressperson
Overpayments	p. 233
Overpayments-In General
Common Causes of Overpayment
Overpayment Procedures
Waiver of Overpayment
Without Fault
Against Equity and Good Conscience
Defeat the Purpose of Title II
Guidelines on Assets
Guidelines on Income and Expenses
Compromise Settlements
Guidelines for Accepting Compromise Offers
Repayment
Deductions
Installments
Medicare	p. 263
Medicare-In General
Hospital Insurance
Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Part D Enrollment Periods
Private Health Insurance
What Is Not Covered
Assignment of Benefits
When to File Claims
Processing of Claims
Medicare Card
Appeals Process	p. 283
Appeals-In General
What You Can and Cannot Appeal
Reconsideration
Personal Conference-Overpayment Cases
Hearing
Appeals Council Review
Court Review
Time Limits
Reopening Closed Cases
Attorneys
Miscellaneous Provisions	p. 295
Supplemental Security Income
Black Lung Benefits
Benefit Estimates
Obtaining Your Earnings Record
Correcting Your Earnings Record
Reporting Change of Address
Claim Numbers and Beneficiary Identification Codes
Who Gets Benefits Due a Deceased Beneficiary
Taxation of Social Security Benefits
Immunity of Benefits from Creditors
Criminal Penalties for Fraud
Foreign Social Security Credits
Railroad Employment
Receiving Benefits for Someone Else-The Representative Payee
List of Secondary Proof of Age	p. 315
Quarters of Coverage Required for Insured Status	p. 317
List of FICA Yearly Maximums	p. 323
Sample Benefit Amounts	p. 325
Reduction Factors	p. 329
Cost of Living Increases	p. 331
Earnings Limits by Year	p. 333
Most Common Beneficiary Identification Codes	p. 335
Chart Summarizing the Effect Between Beneficiaries	p. 337
Delayed Retirement Credits	p. 339
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles for 2007	p. 341
Preventative Services Covered by Medicare Part B as of 2007	p. 343
Index	p. 347
About the Author	p. 353
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