Social Security Act

Section 204 of the Social Security Act explained.

Section 204 of the Social Security Act: Overpayments, Underpayments, and Adjustments

Leave a Comment / and Adjustments / May 6, 2023

The Social Security Act is a complex piece of legislation that outlines various scenarios where an individual might receive more or less than the correct payment due under Title II of the Act. This blog post aims to simplify and explain Section 204 of the Act, which addresses overpayments, underpayments, and adjustments. We will also …

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Understanding the Limitations on Hospital and Medical Insurance Benefits for Aliens Outside the United States, § 404.462

Leave a Comment / Limitations / April 28, 2023

Navigating the complexities of health insurance can be a challenge, especially when considering the implications for non-US citizens residing outside of the United States. In this blog post, we’ll explore a particular aspect of this issue by discussing § 404.462, which outlines the nonpayment of hospital and medical insurance benefits for aliens who have been outside …

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Understanding Nonpayment of Monthly Social Security Benefits to Aliens Outside the United States, § 404.460

Leave a Comment / Nonpayment / April 28, 2023

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific rules regarding the payment of monthly benefits to non-U.S. citizens or nationals who are outside the United States. This blog post aims to provide an overview of these rules, as outlined in § 404.460, and explain the circumstances under which benefits may or may not be paid to eligible …

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Understanding Partial Monthly Benefits and Pro-rated Share Exceeding Benefits Before Deduction for Excess Earnings, § 404.440

Leave a Comment / Deductions, Reductions / April 26, 2023

Navigating the complexities of partial monthly benefits can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ll break down § 404.440 of the Social Security Act, which addresses the scenario in which a person’s prorated share of a partial benefit exceeds the benefit rate before excess earnings are charged. We’ll provide a clear explanation and an example to …

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When Disability Benefits Stop Due to Work Activity, § 404.401a.

Leave a Comment / When Disability Benefits Stop / April 25, 2023

If you’re receiving disability benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act, it’s essential to understand how engaging in work activity can impact your benefits. This blog post will break down the rules and regulations that govern when disability benefits may stop due to work activity, according to § 404.401a of the Social Security regulations. …

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Are you a surviving spouse wondering if you are entitled to mother’s or father’s benefits on the earnings record of your deceased spouse? § 404.339

Leave a Comment / Surviving Spouse / April 7, 2023

The answer lies in the conditions set forth in § 404.339 of the Social Security Act. First and foremost, you must be the widow or widower of the insured and meet the conditions described in § 404.335(a). This means that you must have been married to the deceased for at least nine months prior to their passing, …

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Understanding Cost-of-Living Increases for Social Security Benefits, § 404.270

Leave a Comment / Cost-of-Living Increases / April 4, 2023

The Social Security Act includes provisions for cost-of-living increases to ensure that Social Security benefits keep up with inflation. Section 404.270 outlines the rules for cost-of-living increases for primary insurance amounts. Under § 404.270, your primary insurance amount may be automatically increased each December to account for rises in the cost of living. These automatic increases …

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§ 404.261 of the Social Security Act explains how to calculate a special minimum primary insurance amount if you qualify for it.

Leave a Comment / Amount Calculations / April 4, 2023

To find out if you qualify, the first step is to calculate the number of years you have paid Social Security taxes. This is the sum of your creditable social security earnings between 1937-1950 divided by $900 (without counting any fractions) plus the number of years after 1950 in which your social security earnings were …

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

Leave a Comment / Special Computation / April 3, 2023

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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Understanding §401.120: Disclosures Required by Law

Leave a Comment / Protecting individuals' privacy. / March 31, 2023

Are you wondering when and why your personal information is being shared by the Social Security Administration? https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/401/401-0120.htm This is where §401.120 of the Privacy Act comes into play. This section explains when the SSA is required by law to disclose certain information to other agencies. The Social Security Act mandates that the SSA share …

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