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1 What are the tax, benefit and earning (COLA) amounts for 2008?
2 What do the letters after a Social Security or Medicare number mean?
3 Do I have to pay income tax on my Social Security benefits?
4 Can I receive Social Security benefits and SSI?
5 What is the minimum Social Security amount payable?
6 Will a student attending college be eligible to receive benefits?
7 Can a child born outside of marriage be entitled to benefits?
8 Does a spouse, age 62 receive Medicare when his/her aged 65 husband/wife does?
9 Will my benefit amount be the same for the rest of my life?
10 How can I get a certified copy of a birth certificate?
11 Does Social Security recognize common law marriage?
12 Does Social Security pay benefits to prisoners?
13 How do I obtain a Proof of Income Letter?
14 My mother is disabled and I need to stay home to help care for her. Does Social Security provide benefits to a caregiver or housekeeper?
15 How do I report the death of a beneficiary?
16 What is the "Notch"?
17 My husband is presently incarcerated; are my son and I eligible for any benefits?
18 Can I borrow from my future Social Security benefits?
19 Can a child receive benefits on the record of a grandparent?
20 What is a "representative payee"?
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