No. Each teacher pays into a retirement system and law prevents them getting full social security even if they have worked other jobs and earned it.
Call 1-800-772-1213 or visit Social Security Online for answers.
You should contact SSA for specific answer. Of course a teacher can collect social security from a spouse. HOWEVER, if a teacher worked in a state whose teachers do NOT pay into Social Security (there are 14 of them), their spouse's social security will be reduced.
Again, please consult your attorneys, tax advisor, and social security for detailed information and specifics. Ask about WEP (Windfall Provision) and GPO (Government Pension Offset).
Only in certain states
only if they contribute to the fund.
Yes
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If you have 40 or more quarters that you have paid into Social Security--you are eligible for Medicare AND can collect a PORTION of your SS. There is an offset because of your teacher pension.
YES
No, not until they become legal residents of the United States and have their own Social Security numbers. It would be a good idea to contact an immigration attorney for assistance.
If she was married to him for at least 10 years, she can. See the Related Link below for more information.
Yes, you can. As you said, teachers in Ohio do NOT pay social security. Teachers in Pennsylvania DO pay social security. HOWEVER (and there is a big however), when you start to collect social security, you will take a hit from social security. This is called a Windfall Provision. Spousal benefits are also affected. With that said, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR ATTORNEY AND TAX ADVISOR. I am not an expert.
Your children are eligible for Social Security now until they are either 18 or 21. You may be able to get a widows SSI pension. Contact them at ssa gov.
No. Social Security does not pay prisoners.
Yes if he has worked and paid into social security. Do not wait. Call the social security office in your state and find out. Understand, that you cannot collect your social security and your husbands at the same time. They will explain it to you when you call.
No, to collect social security disability you must not be able to work any job in the national economy.
The federal government is responsible for collecting and administering Social Security. State governments do not collect Social Security taxes or administer the program.
yes.