Social Security Questions

There are 4 types of social security benefits which are
1. Retirement benefits: these are the benefits that one can receive after their retirement. You need to be 61 years and 9 months old to get Social Security retirement benefits.
2. Disability benefits: to qualify for disability benefits one needs to pay taxes. There are two programs under disability benefits. Social security disability insurance· Social security program
3. Benefits for spouse/family member who passed/survivors: these are the benefits that are provided to the parents, children, and spouse if they qualify. Eligibility depends upon the earnings of an individual.
4. Supplemental security income: these are the benefits delivered to people with low resources and income who are disabled, blind, or older (65 years). Disabled children can also receive such benefits.

You must visit the website of SSA to open your account. After opening an account online you will be able to track and also manage your social security benefits. This way you can also make positive changes. Visit https://www.ssa.gov/ to open your account.

The social security card is among the most vital documents you need to have. It is also used as a part of identification. To get a job you will need to show your Social Security card and also to receive your social security benefits.  at the time of applying for a Social Security number, the SSA  will assign you with social security card (with 9 digit number). 

It’s easy to get your social security card.  You will need
All your documents. Visit https://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm  to know the details of the required documents).
 Complete the online application
Mail your application ( visit https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp )  to know where to mail your application)

You can get the Social Security Number of a newborn at the hospital after the baby is born. You just need to provide the birth certificate. Delaying in getting a newborn Social Security number might result in a long process as the SSA will verify the information of an infant.  Processing time is 2 weeks.

You can apply for a Social Security card replacement in case you lost your car. This can be done online following requirements need to be fulfilled
You must be a united states citizen, age 18 years with a U.S mailing address
No change of name can be requested
Need to have a valid state-issued ID or driver’s license.

In case you need to change/correct the name on your SS number card visit https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/article/3749/how-do-i-change-or-correct-my-name-on-my-social-security-number-card

Your social security card is an important document so make sure that you always keep it safe and instantly apply for a replacement in case it is lost/ stolen. One can apply for the replacement only 3 times in a year and 10 times in your lifetime.  In case you live outside U.S.  Visit the SSA website.

US citizens can travel to any part of the world and can also live in some of the countries and still receive Social Security benefits. To find about your eligibility of citizens overseas SSA benefits visit https://www.ssa.gov/international/payments_outsideUS.html.

In case a person is not having enough credits to qualify for SSA benefits while working in the US, you may qualify by counting credits from the country you are currently working. The social security administrations have an agreement with twenty-four countries.
On the off chance, you have earned the credits from any one of the countries, and then you still qualify for the United States social security benefits. Visit https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/KBAnswer.asp?questionID=3820  to check out your work credits from another country.

You can get SS verification online by getting a letter that verifies the monthly SS benefit amount https://faq.ssa.gov/link/portal/34011/34019/Article/3706/How-can-I-get-a-form-SSA-1099-1042S-Social-Security-Benefit-Statement?URL=/apps6z/i1099/ee001.jsp (for Tax principle).

You will need proof in certain cases like
Shifting  into a rental apartment/house
Applying for an energy or assistance program
Applying for loans
Filing ITR/lost/ not received your SSA-1099/1042S form from mail

SSA processes reports of deaths for both Medicare and social security.  You will need·   
Deceased  Social Security number to report a death.       
Contact the local Social Security office or call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) to create a report. 

Federal benefits are veterans / social security benefits.  You can enroll by mail or online or call the helpline number 1-800-333-1795 (TTY: 1-866-569-0447).

You can call them, mail them or chat with the executives anytime.Call toll-free number: – Call us toll-free at 1-844-USA-GOV1 (1-844-872-4681).(The USA.gov telephone line is available between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays).Email: –https://www.usa.gov/email Chat: https://www.usa.gov/chat

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You can also directly contact federal government agencies and get the A to Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies. Also, call 1-844-872-4681 (1-844-872-4681) for more FAQs from information specialists online.  You can mail your queries anytime from anywhere using the contact form.