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The Social Security Administration averages your income for your 35 highest earning years.

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When can a person who is 56 and has been on social security disabled for ten years go on regular Social Security?

The person is on social security benefits at this time and has been since ten years ago.


Can you receive Social Security benefits at age 60 without being disabled or widowed but facing unemployment?

No, unfortunately, you have to be at least 62 years old to receive Social Security retirement benefits.


Do foreigners that have paid into social security receive benefits?

Yes , non-citizens who are permanent residents and have paid taxes into the Social Security system for the required amount of years are eligible for Social Security benefits . See related link below for additional information .


You were married 9 years 9 months can you still receive your exs social security benefits?

Benefits for a divorced spouse Your divorced spouse can get benefits on your Social Security record if the marriage lasted at least 10 years. Your divorced spouse must be 62 or older and unmarried.You should contact the social security administration to verify this information. Go to the SSA gov website social security benefits online and use the search boxOr you can call 1-800-772-1213. Or you can make an appointment to visit any Social Security office to apply in person.


Who benefits from social security benefits ex-wife or current wife?

I am an ex/wife of a man who I was married to for 12 years, his second wife has died. Can I collect on his social security when he passes away? Answer: Yes


Who benefits from social security benefits ex-wife or current wife.?

I am an ex/wife of a man who I was married to for 12 years, his second wife has died. Can I collect on his social security when he passes away? Answer: Yes


What are social security survivor benefits?

Social Security benefits are usually paid out at a set age. You may also receive social security for a spouse if they pass away or for a child if their parent passes away before they are 18 years old.


Will Social Security go down if you were on unemployment?

Not if you are already receiving Social Security. If you are still in your earning years, your ultimate benefits my reduce as they take the average of your last 40 quarters of earned income (which does not include unemployment benefits) to determine the benefits you receive.


Is Social Security Benefits prorated if you start drawing at 64 years 6 months?

Yes


How many quarter to qualify for social security?

To qualify for Social Security benefits, you typically need to have earned 40 credits. You can earn a maximum of 4 credits per year, and each credit generally corresponds to earning a certain amount of income (which changes annually). Therefore, it would generally take about 10 years of work, or 40 quarters, to qualify for Social Security benefits.


Are you eligible for Social Security benefits if you have paid into the system for years and you are not a citizen but you are a legal resident?

To get the best correct answer you really should contact your local SSA office with all of your available information and ask them if you qualify for the social security benefits.


Is there a chart of wages and how much Social Security you will draw?

No. Social Security benefits are calculated based on your 35 best income-earning years, and are unique to the individual. You can estimate your retirement benefits using one of Social Security's online calculators, or request that they mail you a statement with your projected benefits. For more information, see Sources and Related Links, below.