Fraternity-Testvériség, 1965 (43. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1965-12-01 / 12. szám
FRATERNITY 7 Question: Can I get my husband’s social security if he worked only 17 months after he was 65? He died in September 1963 and was 67 years of age. Answer: If your husband worked at least six quarters within the three years before he died, you are entitled to a lump sum benefit. However, no future benefits at age 62 are payable to you since he needed V-k years of employment to be fully insured in order for you to qualify for the widow’s monthly benefits. Question: I have been told I have eight years paid in to social security. I will be 62 in 1964. I was informed I will draw only $53.00 a month if I retire at 62. Is there any way I can increase this amount? Answer: Your benefits are reduced at age 62. If you continue to work until age 65, a reduction would not be imposed. However, this is a matter you should discuss with your Social Security Office. Question: I filed for disability benefits four years ago. I failed to have enough quarters to qualify. Can you tell me if the requirements for disability have been changed? Answer: The work requirements are still the same. Question: My aunt is 52 and not able to work. Can she draw social security? She worked some in 1944, 1945 and 1949 through 1954. Her husband is still working. Answer: We suggest that she contact her nearest Social Securty Office to inquire about disability benefits. Question: I have been working since 1937 under social security and paid in the maximum taxes up to 1962. Recently I received a letter from the Social Security Office stating that my benefit would be $122.00. The May edition of The Machinist Paper stated $125.00. Answer: This was an error. Your correct rate is $122.00. Question: I am writing to ask about my dad’s social security. My mother received a lump sum death payment at his death and no further benefits, since my mother was receiving her own benefits. Is she entitled to any other benefits on my father’s account? Answer: A widow receives the greater of the two benefits — her own, or 82% % of her husband’s rate. Since her benefit was greater, no further benefits are payable to your mother. Question: I applied for social security benefits in May 1962 and now receive $44.00 per month. When my husband reaches 65, will I be able to apply for additional benefits? Answer: A wife is entitled to her own benefit, or an amount equal to % of her husband’s benefit at age 65, whichever is greater. Question: I have worked under social security since its beginning, with the exception of 1958 through 1961, in which I had no income. Do I have enough credits and how much will I receive at 62 this year. Answer: You have enough quarters to qualify for benefits. You should contact your Social Security Office for the amount.
