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1 Updated - What are the tax, benefit and earning (COLA) amounts for 2009?
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 Will a student attending college be eligible to receive benefits?
6 Can a child born outside of marriage be entitled to benefits?
7 Will my benefit amount be the same for the rest of my life?
8 Does a spouse, age 62 receive Medicare when his/her aged 65 husband/wife does?
9 Does Social Security recognize common law marriage?
10 Does Social Security pay benefits to prisoners?
11 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?
12 How do I obtain a Proof of Income Letter?
13 My husband is presently incarcerated; are my son and I eligible for any benefits?
14 What is a "representative payee"?
15 How can I obtain proof of my military service?
16 What are the requirements to receive Social Security benefits?
17 Can Social Security help a person who is unable to manage his/her money?
18 Why does Social Security provide benefit notices in Spanish?
19 I am a surviving divorced spouse. Can I receive benefits on my ex-spouse’s record?
20 Can I help a relative, neighbor, or friend apply for Social Security benefits online?
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