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How Deportation or Removal from the U.S. Affects Social Security Benefits, § 404.464

\Understanding the consequences of deportation or removal from the United States is crucial, especially when it comes to the receipt of Social Security benefits. In this article, we will discuss how deportation or removal affects old-age or disability insurance benefits, dependents or survivors benefits, and lump sum death payments. Old-age or disability insurance benefits a. …

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Understanding Social Security Deductions Due to Excess Earnings, § 404.415

The Social Security Administration (SSA) enforces an annual earnings test for those receiving benefits who have not yet reached full retirement age. This test ensures that benefits are reduced if an individual earns above a certain threshold. In this blog post, we will discuss the three main types of deductions due to excess earnings, as …

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Understanding the Impact of Reductions on Maximum Benefits for Insured Individuals and Their Dependents, § 404.404

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has established rules and regulations to ensure the fair distribution of benefits among insured individuals and their dependents. One such regulation, § 404.404, outlines how reductions for maximum benefits can impact insured individuals and other persons entitled to benefits based on the insured individual’s earnings record. In this blog post, we …

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Understanding the Reduction of Social Security Benefits When Exceeding Maximum Family Benefits, § 404.403

The Social Security Act sets a limit on the amount of monthly benefits that can be paid based on an individual’s earnings. When the total benefits for all persons entitled to one earnings record exceed the maximum amount prescribed by law, the benefits must be reduced to comply with that maximum. This article provides an …

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Understanding Child’s Benefit Amounts in Social Security, § 404.353

As a parent, you want to make sure that your child is well taken care of, even if you’re no longer around. Social Security offers child’s benefits to provide financial assistance to children of disabled, retired, or deceased parents. In this post, we’ll discuss the basics of child’s benefit amounts in Social Security. According to …

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