Social Security Seminar 2023
We’ve found that many of the Social Security questions cluster around a handful of basic areas. With this in mind, we thought it would be helpful to provide an update on these most commonly queried subjects, and at the same time provide an update on some of the changes applicable to 2023. To learn more, view / listen to the Social Security Seminar 2023.
The AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service handled over 28,000 calls for help in understanding Social Security.
Seminar
In keeping with AMAC Foundation’s mission of “Supporting and Educating America’s Seniors,” here is a recording of our seminar where attendees can get the facts straight from our staff of accredited National Social Security Advisors.
Join our Social Security Advisors who will refresh you on many of the basic Social Security rules you need to understand!
Our Social Security topics will include:
The basics – Eligibility & Full Retirement Age (FRA)
When/How to file
Taxation of Benefits
Disability Basics
Spousal Benefits
Surviving Spouse Benefits
…and much more!
I have 64 years and my wife going to have 62 years. We are already retired. I need an orientation because we are super confuse. Is it in spanish will be great.
Hello Mr. Marchese,
We do have free Social Security assistance via email, which you might find a benefit. Unfortunately, we do not have a Spanish version at this time.
Feel free to contact us by emailing ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org or calling (888)750-2622.
AMAC Foundation
http://www.AmacFoundation.org
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Do you have any Social Security Seminars?
Tammy,
Currently we do not have any scheduled, but are looking to schedule virtual sessions in the upcoming months. Please keep watching our events page: https://amacfoundation.org/events/
Also, you can view our last session from March 2023 at: https://amacfoundation.org/video/social-security-seminar-2023/
I’d like to know my credit score.
Earl:
There are many websites that offer opportunities to determine your current credit score, but I think the best way to accomplish that is to visit the usa.gov webpage titled , “Learn about your credit report and how to get a copy.” This webpage provides extensive background on the credit scoring process, including a direct link to AnnualCreditReport.com – a federally-authorized source of individual credit reports.
Gerry Hafer
AMAC Foundation
888-750-2622
porque no me pusieron a mi el aumento
Cecillia:
Your comment appears to translate as “Because they didn’t give me the increase,” so we’re not sure what you question is? Please contact our Social Security Advisory Service for assistance, but be advised our staff is monolingual (English only) so it would be best for you to correspond via a translator.
We look forward to helping you with your Social Security concern.
Gerry Hafer
The AMAC Foundation
1-888-750-2622
ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this message, including any attachments, are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom the message was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please be advised that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, copying, or use of the contents of this message, and any attached documentation, is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender. Please also permanently delete all copies of the original message and any attached documentation. The opinions and interpretations expressed in this message are the viewpoints of the message’s author, a trained advisor accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). The author, the NSSA, and the AMAC Foundation are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government.
I need to be able to go on line and get copy of my social security card
Rosetta
If you have a My Social Security Account online, you can sign into your account online and request a new Social Security Card. You receive it in ther mail within 7 to 10 business days. If you do not have an account you will have to create one by going to SSA.gov. https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ and creating one.
Please contact us if you have further questions.
You may contact us by emailing ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org or calling (888)750-2622.
Sharon Kleczka, Social Security Advisor
AMAC Foundation
My SSI isn’t enough to live on. My SNAP was cut more than half. How am I suppose to live on $993 a month with rent being $400 a month. My SNAP is $57 a month. Food is extremely expensive and I have to pay out of pocket for household supplies, cleaning supplies, toiletries and more food. I live in Tennessee and our governor doesn’t help the low income residents.
Karen:
Unfortunately, as a Florida-based small non-profit, we are unable to provide direct assistance in your search for financial assistance. We would suggest, however, that you visit the National Council on Aging (https://www.ncoa.org/older-adults/benefits) website for information on programs that might help you. The Tennessee State government website (https://www.tn.gov/content/tn/aging/our-programs/information-and-assistance.html) might also be a source of helpful information on programs that could assist you.
We wish you well!
Gerry Hafer
AMAC Foundation
I am 67 and applied SSI, but was declined by the social security administration with reason “not provided with personal identity”. I am currently abroad. May I go to US consular office to notarized the ID copy such as the driver’s license, certificate of naturalization, passport, etc., and sent them to you？ Appreciate your early reply.
Chao Lu
You state you applied for “SSI.” SSI is Supplemental Security Income and cannot be received while you are outside of the United States. If you are talking about your Social Security benefits, you can go to your nearest US Embassy or US Consulate office to verify your identity. As you did not say what country you are in, I have attached a link with where you can go depending on the country you are in: https://www.usembassy.gov/
You may contact us by emailing ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org or calling (888)750-2622.
Sharon Kleczka, Social Security Advisor
AMAC Foundation
Hello, I am requesting information on SSA compliance with “Provisional Benefits” for SSI Claimant.
Stan
SSI is Supplemental Security Income and not Social Security, even though Social Security handles it. If you stop working within five years of when your disability benefits stopped, you might be able to get your benefits restarted without reapplying.
Social Security will pay you provisional benefits (cash payments) while you wait for your request for expedited reinstatement EXCR) to be approved—for up to six months. Your provisional benefits will begin the month after you apply for expedited reinstatement. The provisional payments will stop before the end of the six months if:
you receive a decision about your EXR request
you earn more than the SGA limit, or
you reach your full retirement age.
You shouldn’t have to request provisional payments. After you apply for EXR, if a Social Security representative or examiner believes you’ll be eligible or expedited reinstatement, your provisional payments will be started.
Your monthly provisional benefit amount is typically the same as your last SSI or SSDI payment before the benefits were stopped, plus annual cost of living adjustments since you last received disability benefits. (20 C.F.R. § 404.1592e(2).)
But provisional benefits don’t include the amount of any state SSI supplement you were receiving before your benefits ended. Your provisional benefit amount might also be modified to reflect any previous overpayments or underpayments.
Even if your expedited reinstatement request is denied, you usually won’t have to repay the provisional benefits.
If Social Security denies you provisional benefits while you await an EXR decision, you can’t officially appeal the denial. But you should advise the DDS that you disagree with the decision and ask that it be reviewed. Social Security will accept any new information you submit and review the decision to make sure it’s correct.
If Social Security denies your expedited reinstatement request, you have the right to appeal that decision. The appeals process for a denial of expedited reinstatement is similar to the appeals process for initial applications. You’ll have 60 days from the date you receive your EXR denial letter to file a Request for Reconsideration.
You may contact us by emailing ssadvisor@amacfoundation.org or calling (888)750-2622.
Sharon Kleczka, Social Security Advisor
AMAC Foundation
What gets me is the cost of living is steady rising and they speaking of the government president especially never mentions SSI or retirement how do they expect us to live. It’s the 16th of the month I’m already broke barely got food I don’t get food stamps and when I did it was 21 dollars something has got to be done or there’s gonna be more than ppl living without a home they gonna be starving to. It’s crazy they’ll send trillions of dollars over seas but won’t help there own ppl. Americans must stand up and speak up on it!!!
Danny:
Thank you for your comments. We appreciate your concerns and will consider them as we work with AMAC Inc. and AMAC Action on the issues relating to Social Security’s insolvency problems. The AMAC Foundation’s Social Security Advisory Service provides consulting services to AMAC on the development of the AMAC Social Security Guarantee, a legislative framework that proposes solutions to the long-range insolvency problem.
While the overall goals of the AMAC Social Security Guarantee are focused on adapting Social Security to 21st Century economics and preserving it for future generations, a specific intent is to guarantee an annual increase in benefits for all, with emphasis on those with lower earnings and to ensure the program stays true to its mission: keeping seniors out of poverty.
As an example, we are recommending that the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) be restructured such that those with lower incomes receive a higher annual adjustment than higher income levels, and that the annual adjustment is never lower than 1%. Likewise, we are recommending formula adjustments that preserve Social Security’s progressive intent to keep seniors from falling bellow federal poverty levels.
Again, thank you for your comments. Hearing from our readers is helpful as we work with other areas of the AMAC organization to preserve Social Security.
Gerry Hafer
AMAC Foundation, Inc.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: The contents of this message, including any attachments, are confidential and are intended solely for the use of the person or entity to whom the message was addressed. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please be advised that any dissemination, distribution, forwarding, printing, copying, or use of the contents of this message, and any attached documentation, is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify the sender. Please also permanently delete all copies of the original message and any attached documentation. The opinions and interpretations expressed in this message are the viewpoints of the message’s author, a trained advisor accredited under the National Social Security Advisors program of the National Social Security Association, LLC (NSSA). The author, the NSSA, and the AMAC Foundation are not affiliated with or endorsed by the United States Government, the Social Security Administration, or any other state government.
Older one gets, more SSN money for seniors
My wife and I have been receiving SSA monthly income for years. We both have recently disabled. She has become blind in one eye and can no longer drive. I’ve been diagnosed with arthritis in both hips now spreading to my knees. Do we both qualify for additional SSA benefits? If so, please send the appropriate paper work to:
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Leibold
440 Bluebell Lane, Apt.206
Roanoke, VA 24012
Thanks,
Sincerely,
Dr. Frank B Leibold, PhD.
Francis
Social Security Disability benefits may be available to someone until they reach their full retirement age (FRA). Once you have reached or passed your FRA, disability benefits are no longer available. When someone becomes disabled before their FRA, they may receive a benefit equal to the amount of their FRA benefit, depending on whether or not they were already receiving reduced retirements benefits when they became disabled.
If you have further questions please email ssadvisory@amacfoundation.org or call 888-750-2622.
Sharon L Kleczka
Social Security Advisor
AMAC Foundation
I’m on SSI am inquiring about Housing for the disabled
Yanira
This is not something we can assist you with. I recommend you contact your local Social Service Agency to find out what is available in your area.
If you have further questions please email ssadvisory@amacfoundation.org or call 888-750-2622.
Sharon L Kleczka
Social Security Advisor
AMAC Foundation