Fraternity-Testvériség, 1963 (40. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1963-02-01 / 2. szám
FRATERNITY 9 PROBLEMS ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY Question: My sister, who was never married, died last month, and I wish to know what steps to take to collect the lump-sum death payment. Answer: If you paid the funeral expenses of your sister, you may file an application for the lump-sum death payment with the nearest Social Security office. If the burial expenses have not been paid, then the one who has assumed responsibility for payment of the burial expenses should contact the office to make application for the lumpsum death payment. Question: My husband and I both receive social security benefits. We did not earn over $1200 in 1962. Is it necessary for us to report this to the Social Security Office? Answer: No. The annual report of earnings is only necessary when a social security beneficiary has stated to the Social Security Office that he expects to earn over $1200 in a year or when the beneficiary has in fact made over $1200 in a year. If these two conditions do not exist, then a report is not necessary. Question: Since I am planning for my retirement later this year, could you offer any information now that would help me when I apply for my social security retirement benefits? Answer: First, check with your Social Security office to see what records might be needed before you actually apply for benefits. Second, we suggest you submit your application as much as three months before you retire. These two steps will help us process your claim quickly and get your first check to you soon after you retire. Question: I have been reading in the newspapers about baby-sitting being counted towards social security. I have been baby-sitting for the past three years. Will you advise me when baby-sitting does count towards social security? Answer: Baby-sitting can count towards social security in the following instances: 1. If you work in a private household for another person, you get social security credit for each calendar quarter in which you receive cash pay of at least $50.00 from one employer. The year is divided into four parts called calendar quarters. They are: (1) January, February, March; (2) April, May, June; (3) July, August, September, and (4) October, November, December. 2. If you perform baby-sitting for others in your own home, you are self-employed and receive social security credits for each taxable year in which you have a net profit of $400.00 or more from your self-employment. If your net profit is less than $400.00 for any year, it does not count for social security. Question: What is the age limit for obtaining a social security card? Answer: There is no age limit. Babies in movies and on television have social security cards and are earning wage credits just like other workers.
