How to Get a Copy of Your Social Security Award Letter - AARP An award letter, also known as an award notice, is what the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out to inform an individual that a claim for benefits has been approved Although award letters are sent for all types of benefit applications, the term is most associated with disability claims
How are Social Security Disability Benefits Calculated? - AARP Mathematically speaking, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is calculated in the same way as Social Security retirement benefits Both are based on your record of “covered earnings” — work income on which you paid Social Security taxes
When Are Social Security Benefits Paid in May? - AARP The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays benefits in the month following the month for which they are due The payment you receive in June is for your May benefit For most people, that payment arrives on the second, third or fourth Wednesday of the month, but there are several exceptions Here are the Social Security payment dates for
Applying For Social Security Disability - AARP You can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online You may want to assemble all the documents you need ahead of time; the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a handy, and lengthy, checklist
How Do Social Security and Medicare Work Together? - AARP The Social Security Administration handles a lot of the paperwork for Medicare, but not all Here's where to head if you need the following services Note that wait times on each agency's toll-free number — Social Security at 800-772-1213 and Medicare at 800-633-4227 can be long
How Does Medicare Work With SSDI? - AARP The good news is that if you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you automatically qualify for Medicare However, you will likely have to wait to reap the benefits While the federal Medicare program primarily serves people 65 and older, it is also available for younger adults who have a disability
10 Facts About Social Security Benefits for Survivors - AARP Here’s what you can do: Tell Congress to strengthen Social Security customer service Find out how AARP is fighting to keep Social Security strong Learn more about what it’s like in Social Security offices around the country right now Get expert advice on Social Security benefits and answers to common questions
What Is the Social Security Blue Book? - AARP The Blue Book, formally titled Disability Evaluation Under Social Security, lists impairments the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers severe enough to prevent someone from working and lays out the medical criteria for determining if that person can receive disability benefits