Social Security Q&A: How To Check Status Of Retirement Benefits Application
Question: How can I check the status of a pending application for retirement benefits? Answer: If you applied for retirement or disability benefits online, you can check the status of your application at http://www.socialsecurity.gov by selecting “Benefits” and “Check Application Status” under “Apply.” You will need to enter your Social Security number and the confirmation code you received when you filed online. Your application...
Social Security Q&A: What Is the Maximum Benefit I Can Receive?
Question: I’m planning my retirement. What is the maximum Social Security benefit I might receive? Answer: The maximum benefit depends on the age you retire and how much you earned in your lifetime. For example, if you retire at age 62 in 2015, your maximum benefit will be $2,025. If you retire at full retirement age in 2015, your maximum benefit will be $2,663. If you retire at age 70 in 2015, your maximum benefit will be $3,501. You...
Social Security Q&A: What Are the Different Parts of Medicare?
Question: I will rely on Medicare when I retire. Can you explain the different parts of Medicare? Answer: The different parts of Medicare cover your specific needs. There are four parts, all of which work in tandem to deliver health care services. Part A (hospital insurance): Hospital insurance helps pay for inpatient care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (following a hospital stay), some home health care, and hospice care....
