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What's the difference between "SSIS" and "SSDI"?

I'm 49 years old and have had two heart surguries. I'm recuperating now and plan to go back to work in another
year or so, but I'm worried that I may not be able to.
Should I go ahead and apply for disability benefits?

Is there a better time to visit the local Social Security office? I have tried going on my lunch hour and it is too busy.

Is this the time of the year when I can sign up for Medicare Part B? I am 67 years old and did not sign up when I turned 65.

I am planning ahead this year in preparation for filing my income tax return. What should I know about as far as Social Security is concerned?

I heard that my nearest Social Security office recently moved. How can I find the new address and directions to the office?

What is the "Part B" Medicare monthly premium for 2010?

I am about to apply for Social Security disability benefits. I have two children, ages nine and 12. If my application is approved, will they get benefits, too? Or do the children also have to be disabled to qualify for benefits on my record?

I would like to get an estimate of my retirement benefit based on my upcoming change in employment status. How can I do that?

Is there a better time to visit the local office? I prefer to go in person rather than to call or go online for the answers I need.

Will the Social Security offices operate on a different schedule during the holidays?

Is it true that there won't be an increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments in 2010? How was that decided?

I have several Social Security related questions, but I cannot call or visit SSA during their normal hours because I work long shifts. Is there another way to get the answers I need?

If both my spouse and I are entitled to Social Security benefits, is there any reduction in our payments because we are married?

How do I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits?

I am receiving Social Security disability benefits. Will my benefits be affected if I work and earn money?

My name and date of birth are wrong on the automatic Social Security Statement you sent me. How can I correct them?

What month do retirement benefits begin?

What should I do if Social Security paid me too much and wants it back now?

I just moved. How do I notify Social Security of my address change?

Is it true that Social Security recipients will not receive a cost of living adjustment in their benefits for 2010?

I have heard you can apply for retirement benefits online. Isn't it easier just to go into an office?

I work for a large employer in this area. Once in a while, I will have an employee who asks about receiving Social Security benefits while they are still working. Do you have a website that I can direct them to?

My ex-wife died a month ago. Are our children, ages 11 and 14, eligible for Social Security benefits?

I get Supplemental Security Income (SSI). My brother recently died and left me the money he had in a savings account. Will this extra money affect my SSI benefits? Will my SSI payments stop?

If I start my retirement benefits at age 63, is the amount I would get the same as at age 62?

How can I calculate my own retirement benefit estimates online?

I will be 62 on August 2 of this year and that is when I plan on retiring. Will my first benefit check be for the month of August or September?

How long does a person need to work to become eligible for retirement benefits?

How does Social Security know how much a person has earned?

When is the best time to retire?

Is there an increase in premiums if I enroll in Medicare after age 65 and what is a special enrollment period (SEP)?

What is a disability trail work period?

Why do young workers have to pay into Social Security at the same rate as older workers? Retirees are the ones who are receiving benefits, not young people.

What is a "representative payee"?

When is the open season period for enrolling in Medicare’s prescription drug program?

How can I get a copy of the form, Application for Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs, SSA-1020?

Thank you to Oscar Garcia for providing us with this valuable information. Oscar Garcia is a Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration. You can direct your questions to him at: SSA, 727 E. Durango Blvd, Room B701, San Antonio, Texas, 78206. You can also email him at oscar.h.garcia@ssa.gov.

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