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His v mine
I’m 70 on SS (was on SSDI) and my ex is 60 on WC for over a year. I believe he’s applying for SSDI. I know I have to wait until he’s 62 but what if he receives SSDI? He stopped paying alimony over 2 years ago and I’m struggling. I only receive $1600 per month. Thank you
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Yes. If you are receiving benefits on your own record and your ex is receiving benefits, or if they're at least 62 years old, then you can collect benefits on that person's record. In this case, it sounds like he is receiving benefits because of disability, and that counts. The only issue I see is your amount that your benefit is. Your ex benefit has to be twice that, so...over $3200.
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Disability and IEDS
Hi Dr. Ed. Thank you so much for the help you give to everyone. I’m confused. I was on disability from 2014 until today. Today I was transferred to FRA. My ex was 62 two years old ago. Should i have been looking into IEDS at that time?
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@Brenda Young absolutely you should check it out. As long as he is 62 years old, you were married for at least 10 years, and you've been divorced for 2 years, if his full benefit amount is twice your full benefit amount then it looks like you should be eligible for benefits. Definitely call Social Security and tell them. You don't need his Social Security number. Just tell them the name, date of birth, age, and where he was born and they'll find it for ya. Good luck!
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Grandson disabled child to disabled adult - 18 - still in high school
Is anyone familiar with applying for adult disability for a child who has been receiving disability since he was 6 months old? I have paperwork sent to me by SSA as my grandson will be turning 18 in September. My questions are - #1 he is still in high school until May 2027 and on a 504 plan and #2 he has been receiving disability since he was 6 months old for a physical disability. Since they reevaluate every 3 years, wouldn't SS have up to date medical records? Also, my grandson receives survivor benefits as his father died and that has already been approved to continue until graduation.
1 like • 14h
They will have to do what is called an age 18 redetermination. When you get disability benefits as a child like that, then there are different regulations and policies. When you become an adult, they have to reevaluate it based on adult eligibility and requirements. It is a normal thing everybody has to go through.
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Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid Questions? Ask here!! July 26 Week
Hello everyone, Dr. Ed here. Got a question? Ask here! I will answer a lot of these questions in the next LIVE Q&A! 3pmPT/6pmET on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MyGovExpert Make sure your subscribed to my YouTube channel too!! Made a fresh new one, and will make a fresh new one every week or so.
1 like • 16h
Not sure what letter they are talking about. You can collect Social Security benefits and continue to work. You just have to stay under the annual earnings limit. Maybe they're talking about withdrawing their application? You have to do that within 12 months if you change your mind and decide to stop your benefits. Other than that not sure what they're talking about.
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@Arlene Akpik thank you so much for sharing that story. ...a lot of people that share and like and subscribe and that helps more people get the information they need. Thanks to our community for sharing and you eventually getting that video and looking forward to your question.
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Acting for a deceased loved one (benefits, taxes and more)
A thread about acting on behalf of the dead. My Aunt and Uncle died within a few months of each other in late 2025 and early 26. I learned that if a surviving spouse does not call in to get the modest death benefit, and passes away, the funds do not go to the estate of the couple. Small amount of money, but that was interesting to learn. TIP: If your married older family members are both frail and one dies, don't relax and take your time. Act swiftly to help claim that benefit. But there was also another complication... I need to file taxes for them for last year. I have his Social Security 1099 form, but not hers. I am the trustee for their California revocable Trust, so I have to settle everything. I don't have her account password info to log in and get the dollar amount for her for 2025, and I don't have her phone anymore which has made logging into ANY accounts problematic. How do I proceed?
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If you are taking care of her estate and you need to file taxes then you just need to go to the local Social Security office or call the Social Security office and they should be able to send you the 1099.
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