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  • Maximum Social Security retirement benefit The maximum benefit depends on the age a worker chooses to retire.  For example, for a worker retiring at age 66 in 2012, the amount is $2,513.  This figure is based on...
  • Qualifying for divorced spouse benefits A person can receive benefits as a divorced spouse on a former spouse’s Social Security record if he or she: Was married to the former spouse for at least 10 years; Is at least age 62 years old; Is...
  • When benefits are paid Social Security pays retirement, disability, and survivor benefits the month following the month in which you earned the benefit.  For example, if you earned a benefit in May, we will pay...
  • My Social Security disability benefit amount We cannot predict the amount of your monthly benefit. Your benefit will depend on whether you get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability...
  • Garnishing Social Security benefits due to a debt  No.  If a creditor other than the federal government tries to garnish your Social Security benefits, inform them that such an action violates Section 207 of the Social Security Act...
  • Options for direct deposit Updated You can start, cancel or change your direct deposit by: Using Social Security Direct Deposit   (Only retirement, disability, or survivors benefits recipients may use this option); or...
  • Month I will receive my first check Since you were born on the second day of the month, your first month of entitlement will be the month you were born, August. To receive retirement benefits, you must be at least age 62 for the...
  • Benefit amounts for divorced spouses The maximum benefit a divorced spouse can receive is 50 percent of the benefit the worker would receive at full retirement age. However, benefits paid before the full retirement age of the spouse are...
  • Receiving SSI back pay in installments Social Security usually is required to issue large past-due benefits in up to three installments, six months apart. However,  you may be able to receive all of the back pay or a larger...
  • Reporting a missing Social Security benefit payment Updated If your check is ever missing, lost, or stolen, it can be replaced, but it takes time.   By Mail If you normally receive your check by mail, wait three days after the date you normally...
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