Fraternity-Testvériség, 1959 (37. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1959-09-01 / 9. szám
10 FRATERNITY PROBLEMS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY Question: My husband is 58 years old. He has his 16-year-old son and his wife to support. His earnings were $5280.00 per year. He lost one eye and now the other eye is very poor. If the doctors put him on disability, how much will he get? Answer: If your husband is totally and permanently disabled, he may be entitled to as much as $108.50 per month. Under the 1958 Amendments his wife and son under age 18 may also be entitled to benefits in addition to the amount he receives. Question: I am a widow 62 years old. My husband died October 8, 1938. Can I receive a widow’s benefit? Answer: No. In order for monthly survivor’s benefits to be paid the wage earner must have died on or after January 1, 1940. Question: My wife will be 65 in 1960. She worked under social security from its inception to January 15, 1942. Has she acquired enough quarters to be eligible for benefits at 65, and in what amount? If I survive her, would I be eligible for a lump sum death payment? Answer: Your wife has worked long enough to be insured and eligible for benefits at 65. The amount she will receive will depend upon her average monthly wage. At her death, a lump sum will be payable to her widower if they were living together, or to the person who pays her burial expenses. Question: I am 60 years of age and will be eligible for top social security benefits at age 65. My wife has no social security. Could she receive any benefits from my social security if I should pass away? Answer: If she is living with you at the time of your death, your widow could receive a lump sum death payment. At age 62 she would be entitled to her widow’s monthly benefit. Question: I was 61 years old on June 24, 1957, and began working under social security in January 1956, earning from $50 to $64 per month. When will I be eligible to draw social security, how much will I receive, and will I be able to receive it and continue working as I am now? Answer: Under the special insured status provisions you will be eligible for reduced benefits as soon as you reach age 62. They would be at least $24 per month, and you would be able to receive them and continue in your present job, as your earnings are under $1200 per year. Question: I am 58 years old and have not worked since April because of a blood clot on my leg and stomach. If I am determined to be disabled, will I draw on my husband’s record (he is 66 and drawing benefits) or on my own? Answer: If you become eligible for disability benefits, you will draw only on your own wage record. Question: When I took out my social security card I gave my age as five years younger than I am. Now I am age 72. Can I get my benefits? Answer: Yes. When you file your claim you will need to furnish proof of your age.
