HOWARD KOSSOVER
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Do my Social Security widow's benefits stop if I remarry? 
Social Security survivor benefits are payable for reasons other than age. A surviving parent of any age with a child either under age 16 or disabled in their care might receive benefits as could a disabled widower or widow at least age 50. Age-based survivors benefits are possible starting at age 60 including to a surviving divorced spouse. Social Security survivors’ benefits are the same for widows and widowers.
By Howard Kossover , March 17, 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Social Security amount depends on many reasons
A. Before answering this for 2012, understand that the highest amount changes every year. Several reasons are involved, a major one being that different years of earnings become available to include in the retirement calculation.
March 09, 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Social Security cards, forms can be replaced
Q. I lost my Social Security 1099 form for Tax Year 2011. Can I replace it?A. Yes. Request a replacement online at www.socialsecurity.gov.
By Howard Kossover , March 03, 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Federal government can garnish benefits
Q. Can Social Security benefits be garnished?
A. The federal government can garnish Social Security benefits in a few circumstances, including enforcement of child support or alimony obligations, court ordered restitution, to collect unpaid federal taxes and to satisfy current year federal income tax liability.
By Howard Kossover , February 24, 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Marriage does not reduce benefits
Q. My husband and I each will receive our own Social Security retirement. Will our combined benefits be reduced because we are married?
By Howard Kossover , February 17, 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Disability benefits begin after five full months
Q. I understand there is a waiting period before Social Security disability benefits actually start. How does it work?
A. Benefits are paid after someone has been disabled continuously throughout a period of five full calendar months.
By Howard Kossover , February 10, 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Children's benefits vary
Q. How much would Social Security pay my young children if I died?
A. How much depends on your average lifetime earnings. Higher earnings provide higher benefits. If you have enough work to be insured, Social Security calculates a basic amount as if you reached full retirement age, or FRA, at death.
By Howard Kossover , February 03, 2012
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: Benefits don't increase based on age
I started SSA retirement at 62. Will my benefits increase when I reach my full retirement age of 66?
By Howard Kossover , January 27, 2012
HOWARD KOSSOVER: Widower eligible for Social Security benefits twice
My sister said she receives both her own Social Security retirement and as a widow. Is this possible?
By Howard Kossover , January 06, 2012
HOWARD KOSSOVER: Social Security benefit recipients automatically enrolled in Medicare
I reach age 65 in 2012. Will Social Security contact me to enroll in Medicare? Where can I find Medicare information?
By Howard Kossover , December 23, 2011
SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A: Part time work can increase Social Security
I have received Social Security retirement for several years while continuing to work part-time. Can this work increase my retirement amount?
By Howard Kossover , December 16, 2011
SOCIAL SECURITY Q&A: Why did Social Security want to know if I'm disabled after my spouse's death ?
Q. When my husband died recently, the Social Security representative asked if I was disabled. Why does it matter?
By Howard Kossover , September 23, 2011
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: What is the easiest way to report a change of address to Social Security?
Q. What is the easiest way to report a change of address to Social Security?A. Usually, a national phone representative should be able to help you at (800) 772-1213 or (800) 325-0778 for the hearing impaired, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
By Howard Kossover , August 13, 2011
SOCIAL SECURITY Q & A: How much can you receive per month if eligible for both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income?
Q. How much can you receive per month if eligible for both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income?A. In 2011, the maximum monthly SSI benefit to an individual is $674 and $1,011 to an eligible couple. Household income, including Social Security, reduces these amounts.
By Howard Kossover , August 05, 2011
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