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No, you cannot receive both Social Security disability benefits and unemployment benefits at the same time.

If you are already receiving Social Security benefits, you will automatically be enrolled in Medicare at age 65.

You should report changes in your earnings to the Social Security Administration as soon as they occur. You can report changes by logging into your online account, calling the Social Security Administration, or visiting a local Social Security office.

Yes, you can receive Social Security benefits while also receiving workers' compensation, but the amount of benefits may be affected by the amount of workers' compensation you are receiving.

If you take early retirement, your Social Security benefit will be reduced, as it is designed to provide the same total amount over a longer period of time. The amount of reduction will depend on your full retirement age and the age at which you begin receiving benefits.

You should report changes in your marital status to the Social Security Administration as soon as they occur. You can report changes by logging into your online account, calling the Social Security Administration, or visiting a local Social Security office.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is determined by the increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) from the third quarter of the last year a COLA was determined to the third quarter of the current year.

Yes, you can collect Social Security benefits while also receiving a pension from a non-government job, but the pension may affect the amount of benefits you receive.

You can change your address for Social Security benefits by logging into your online account, calling the Social Security Administration, or visiting a local Social Security office.

Yes, if you are the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a deceased Social Security beneficiary, you may be eligible to receive survivor benefits.

The Social Security earnings test is a calculation that determines if your benefits will be reduced based on your income. It can affect your benefits if you continue working while receiving retirement benefits.

Your Social Security benefits will be reviewed periodically, typically every 3 to 7 years, depending on the type of benefit you are receiving.

You can check the status of your Social Security claim by logging into your online account, calling the Social Security Administration, or visiting a local Social Security office.

Your income can affect your Social Security benefits if you continue working while receiving retirement benefits, as there may be limits on the amount you can earn without having your benefits reduced.

Yes, you can receive Social Security benefits while living outside of the U.S., but there may be restrictions and limits based on the country you are living in.

You can report fraud or suspicious activity related to your Social Security benefits by contacting the Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General.

Generally, individuals in prison are not eligible to receive Social Security benefits. However, the eligibility may be determined on a case-by-case basis.

You can update your direct deposit information by logging into your online account, calling the Social Security Administration, or visiting a local Social Security office.

If you have a government pension, your Social Security benefits may be affected. The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) may reduce the amount of Social Security benefits you receive.

Generally, students under the age of 18 who are dependent on their parents may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. However, there are certain restrictions and the eligibility is determined on a case-by-case basis.

You can estimate your future Social Security benefits by creating an account on the Social Security Administration's website and using their online retirement estimator tool.

Yes, if you are self-employed, you are still required to pay self-employment taxes, which will count towards your Social Security earnings record.

You can appeal a denied Social Security claim by filing a request for reconsideration or a request for a hearing with an administrative law judge.

You should report the death of a Social Security beneficiary as soon as possible to the Social Security Administration. You can report the death by phone, in person at a local Social Security office, or by mail.

Yes, if you are a parent and your child is under the age of 18 (or 19 if still in high school) and is disabled or dependent on you, you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits for your child.

You should report changes in your employment status to the Social Security Administration as soon as they occur. You can report changes by logging into your online account, calling the Social Security Administration, or visiting a local Social Security office.

Yes, you can receive both Social Security disability benefits and workers' compensation at the same time, but there may be limits on the total amount you can receive.

Enrollment in Medicare is automatic if you are already receiving Social Security benefits.

Yes, if you were married for at least 10 years and are currently unmarried, you may be eligible to receive Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's earnings record.

It depends on your income. Some people may have to pay taxes on their Social Security benefits, while others may not.

The amount of your Social Security benefit will be based on the age at which you start receiving it. The earlier you start receiving benefits, the lower your benefit amount will be.

Your Social Security benefits will continue to be paid as long as you are eligible, but the amount of benefits may be affected by the country you move to and the agreements in place between the U.S. and that country.

It depends on your immigration status and how long you have been living in the United States. Legal permanent residents may be eligible for Social Security benefits, but non-citizens may have restrictions.

You can change your name on your Social Security card by submitting an application online or in person at a Social Security office, along with documents proving your identity and the legal name change.

You can request a replacement Social Security card by submitting an application online, by mail or in person at a Social Security office.

You can report a change of address to the Social Security Administration by logging into your online account, calling the Social Security Administration, or visiting a local Social Security office.

Social Security retirement benefits are available to individuals who have reached the full retirement age and have paid into the Social Security system through payroll taxes. Social Security disability benefits are available to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability.

Yes, you can continue to work and receive Social Security benefits, but there may be limits on the amount of money you can earn.

Your Social Security benefit amount is based on your lifetime earnings and the age at which you start receiving benefits.

You can start receiving Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, but the amount you receive will be reduced if you start receiving benefits before your full retirement age.

You can check the status of your Social Security application by logging into your online account or by calling the Social Security Administration.

The amount you will receive in Social Security benefits depends on your lifetime earnings and the age at which you start receiving benefits.

You can apply for Social Security benefits online, by phone, or in person at a local Social Security office.

Social Security is a government-funded program that provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible individuals. It is funded by payroll taxes paid by workers and employers.