Fraternity-Testvériség, 1964 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1964-09-01 / 9. szám
FRATERNITY 11 PROBLEMS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY Question: I will be 65 in 1964 and my employer does not hire over 65. I plan to take my social security. Can I also take my unemployment insurance payments for six months? Will this affect my Veterans’ Pension? Answer: We suggest you contact your local unemployment insurance representative for this answer. However, collecting unemployment insurance will not affect your social security insurance benefits. You should also contact your Veterans’ representative. Question: I am 55 years of age. I have worked under social security since 1937 and now I am disabled with a heart condition. I have filed an application with the Social Security District Office, but I haven’t been notified about my application. What should I do? Answer: Our suggestion is that you contact the Social Security District Office to see what is causing the delay in processing your disability claim. Question: Do you think that some day it might be possible that the age of women will be dropped lower than age 62 to receive social security benefits? Answer: We are of the opinion that this change will not occur in the near future. Question: I am writing regarding my son who is now disabled and not able to work due to a heart condition. He is divorced and the children are living with their mother. He has been paying for the children’s keep but now he cannot afford to pay anything for their care. Will Social Security help the children? Answer: We suggest that your son contact his Social Security Office to inquire about disability insurance benefits. If he qualifies, then the children may also receive benefits. Question: In 1969 my husband became age 65. However, he continued working until he was age 68. Is he entitled to those three years he worked after age 65? Answer: An application for benefits can be retroactive for no more than 12 months. However, if your husband earned more than permitted by the Social Security Act during the 12 months, he would not receive payment for the retroactive period. The three years will be used in computing the amount of his benefit. Question: My father was killed in the mines in 1939. My mother is 86 years of age and a retired school teacher. Is my mother entitled to benefits on my father’s wage record? Answer: If you father worked at least 1 Vi years under social security, your mother might be entitled to social security benefits. Check with your local Social Security District Office.
