Talk:Social Security

Editors: Two items from experience today that I think may be useful to a few but I wasn't confident on where to place them in the Wiki:

1. Today I completed the Social Security application meeting to begin benefits at age 70. Because I have a minor child he also receives a benefit (about 28% of my monthly benefit) until he completes high school or age 19. In addition, my wife receives child assistance (also 28%) for herself as principle care giver until the child is age 16. This amounts to 3 separate payments totalling 156% of my full payment.

2. I have been paying into Medicare Part A and B on a monthly basis receiving a bill and sending a check. This billing will cease and the Medicare amount will be subtracted from the Social Security benefit each month.

One piece of advice for Houston, TX and likely any large city. Do not go to the SS office without a specific appointment. The waiting line was out the door and around the block.

Tortuga 16:35, 17 March 2014 (CDT)