Spousal Benefits

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Navigating § 404.760: Proving Co-habitation for Insurance Benefits

Leave a Comment / Co-habitation / May 13, 2023

§ 404.760: Evidence of Co-habitation with an Insured Person If you’re applying for the lump-sum death payment or benefits associated with an insured person, it’s crucial to understand the importance of evidence related to co-habitation or living together in the same household. This article provides an overview of § 404.760, a regulation that defines the types of …

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Understanding and Providing Evidence for a Valid Ceremonial Marriage, § 404.725

Leave a Comment / Marriage / May 12, 2023

Understanding the legality of a ceremonial marriage can be daunting, especially when considering the plethora of customs and traditions across various cultures. This article aims to clarify the legal aspects of a valid ceremonial marriage as per section § 404.725 and to explain the evidence that may be required to confirm the validity of such a …

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Social Security Benefit Filing Guide

Filing Requirements for Old-Age and Spousal Benefits, § 404.623

Leave a Comment / Old-Age and Spousal Benefits / May 8, 2023

Navigating the world of Social Security benefits can be confusing, especially when it comes to understanding the filing requirements for old-age and spousal benefits. In this blog post, we’ll break down § 404.623, which addresses whether you are required to file for all benefits if you are eligible for both old-age and husband’s or wife’s benefits. …

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Understanding How Social Security Benefits are Reduced for Age When Entitled to Multiple Benefits, § 404.411

Leave a Comment / Reductions / April 26, 2023

Navigating the complex world of Social Security benefits can be challenging, especially when you’re entitled to multiple benefits. In this blog post, we’ll break down the rules and scenarios under which benefits are reduced for age when a person is entitled to two or more benefits. This information is based on § 404.411, which outlines how …

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Understanding Your Relationship Status for Social Security Benefits, § 404.345

Leave a Comment / Wife's or Husband's Benefits / April 7, 2023

Navigating the complexities of Social Security benefits can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to determining your relationship status as a spouse or surviving spouse. In this blog post, we will break down the guidelines set forth in § 404.345 to help you understand how your relationship status as a wife, husband, widow, or …

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Understanding Wife’s and Husband’s Social Security Benefit Amounts, § 404.333

Leave a Comment / Wife's or Husband's Benefits / April 7, 2023

The Social Security Administration provides benefits to spouses and divorced spouses of insured individuals. Knowing how these benefit amounts are calculated is essential for planning your financial future. This blog post will explain the method for determining wife’s and husband’s benefit amounts as outlined in § 404.333. How Benefit Amounts Are Calculated: Your wife’s or husband’s …

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Understanding When Wife’s and Husband’s Social Security Benefits Begin and End, § 404.332

Leave a Comment / Wife's or Husband's Benefits / April 7, 2023

The Social Security Administration provides benefits to spouses and divorced spouses of insured individuals under certain circumstances. Understanding when these wife’s and husband’s benefits begin and end is essential for navigating the benefits system. This blog post will provide an overview of the rules governing the start and end of these benefits as outlined in …

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