You are here: Home Finances Financial ... Social Security ...
Information about all aspects of finances affected by a serious health condition. Includes income sources such as work, investments, and private and government disability programs, and expenses such as medical bills, and how to deal with financial problems.
Information about all aspects of health care from choosing a doctor and treatment, staying safe in a hospital, to end of life care. Includes how to obtain, choose and maximize health insurance policies.
Answers to your practical questions such as how to travel safely despite your health condition, how to avoid getting infected by a pet, and what to say or not say to an insurance company.

Financial Snapshot: Gathering The Information You Need To Create

Social Security Information

Next » « Previous

4/8

In order to find out how much disability, retirement and survivor benefits you are entitled to under the federal Social Security system, you can:

  • Request the information online at: http://www.ssa.gov/myaccount/ offsite link
  • Call the Social Security Administration at 800.772.1213
  • Visit your local Social Security office to request the form known as "Personal Earnings and Benefits Estimate Statement" (form SSA-7004).

Once you have mail the form, it generally takes three to four weeks before you receive the information.

NOTE:

  • When you receive the record, check it carefully. According to a study by the General Accounting Office, earnings records are incorrect for one in 10 people. 
  • Even a minor error can complicate collection of benefits. It can take a long time, and a lot of work on your part, to correct the record. Do it now while you're feeling up to it . You won't want unnecessary delays when you are ready to apply for the benefits.
    • See if the numbers are approximately what you recollect. 
    • Look for blanks where you think numbers should be. 
  • Social Security automatically mails a statement every year. Check it to be sure it is accurate.

Please share how this information is useful to you. 0 Comments

 

Post a Comment Have something to add to this topic? Contact Us.

Characters remaining:

  • Allowed markup: <a> <i> <b> <em> <u> <s> <strong> <code> <pre> <p>
    All other tags will be stripped.