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How to Compute Second-Entitlement Primary Insurance Amounts Less than 12 Months after Entitlement to Disability Benefits Ended, § 404.251

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If you’ve experienced a period of disability and have received disability insurance benefits, there are special computation rules that apply to your primary insurance amount when you become eligible for old-age insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits after 1978 or if you become re-entitled to disability insurance benefits or die. If the second entitlement occurs […]

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Understanding Special Computation Rules for Individuals with a Period of Disability, § 404.250

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Are you or someone you know disabled or has experienced a period of disability? If so, it is important to understand the special computation rules outlined in § 404.250 of the Social Security Act. These rules apply when calculating your primary insurance amount for old-age insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits, or in cases of death.

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Navigating Noncovered Employment Pension Computations: Understanding § 404.243

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As an advocate for individuals navigating the complex world of Social Security benefits and pensions, it’s crucial to understand the details of § 404.243.   This section pertains to those who are eligible for a pension based on noncovered employment and the computation of their Social Security benefits. In this blog post, we’ll break down the

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Understanding the Use of Old-Start Primary Insurance Amount as Guaranteed Alternative, § 404.242

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Learn how the Old-Start Method can affect your Social Security Retirement Benefits. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0242.htm The Old-Start Method is a way to calculate Social Security Retirement Benefits for those who do not have enough work credits under the Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME) method. In this blog post, we will discuss how the Old-Start Method can affect

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Understanding the Old-Start Computation Method for Social Security Benefits, § 404.241

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Social Security benefits can be confusing, and understanding the various methods for calculating benefits can be overwhelming. One method that you may come across is the old-start method, which was used to calculate benefits for individuals who reached age 62, became disabled, or died after 1977. In this blog post, we’ll break down the requirements

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It’s important to understand the various methods used to compute a person’s primary insurance amount, § 404.230

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One of these methods is the guaranteed alternative, which applies to those who reached age 62 after 1978 but before 1984. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0230.htm In this post, we’ll explain what the guaranteed alternative method is and who qualifies for it. The guaranteed alternative is a modified average-monthly-wage method used to compute a person’s primary insurance amount. This

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Understanding Your Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) for Social Security Disability Benefits, § 404.201.

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It is important to understand how the Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your primary insurance amount (PIA) and how it affects your monthly benefit amount. According to § 404.201 of the SSA guidelines, the PIA is the basic figure used to determine your monthly benefit amount. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0201.htm In this article, we will explain what is

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How Quarters of Coverage are Credited for Social Security Disability, § 404.143

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If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you may be wondering how quarters of coverage (QCs) are credited and what is required for eligibility. According to § 404.143 of the Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines, QCs are credited for calendar years after 1977 based on the total wages paid and self-employment income credited

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Calculating Your Average Monthly Wage: A Guide to § 404.221

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In § 404.221, the Social Security Administration (SSA) outlines the process of computing your average monthly wage, a crucial factor in determining your primary insurance amount (PIA) for disability benefits. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0221.htm Here’s a step-by-step overview of the average monthly wage computation: Determine your creditable earnings: Your average monthly wage is based on your wages, compensation, self-employment

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Understanding the Average-Monthly-Wage Method for Calculating Your Primary Insurance Amount, § 404.220

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If you reached age 62, became disabled, or died before 1979, the Social Security Administration (SSA) may calculate your primary insurance amount (PIA) using the average-monthly-wage method. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0220.htm This method can also apply under certain conditions if you reached age 62 between 1979 and 1984. In this blog post, we’ll break down the average-monthly-wage method

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