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Just FYI, a more recent experience. My wife applied for Social Security (no Supplemental, Disability or Medicaid, etc) on Jan 2nd 2024. I followed her application on MySocialSecurity and her application was processed within a week! I spoke with So...
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OP: Do you have a MySocialSecurity account? I haven't received a Social Security Statement in the mail since I signed up for MySocialSecurity.
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Well, were not "Pros" but as a rule when you turn 65, you go on Medicare as your primary provider and your employer picks up the secondary provider expenses. Don't know how this works when your/your wife's employer is the federal government(?)
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My understanding is that you will start taking SS at your FRA. You will receive your PIA based on your 35 highest earning years. By not working the final 3 years, you will probably lose out on your three highest earning years, so your SS will be lo...
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They are just like any other insurance company. Unless you have a very specific and good reason for staying with them, shop around. All companies jack up their prices until you vote with your feet - it's the insurance company business model - ther...
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Just FYI, a more recent experience. My wife applied for Social Security (no Supplemental, Disability or Medicaid, etc) on Jan 2nd 2024. I followed her application on MySocialSecurity and her application was processed within a week! I spoke with So...
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OP: Do you have a MySocialSecurity account? I haven't received a Social Security Statement in the mail since I signed up for MySocialSecurity.
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Well, were not "Pros" but as a rule when you turn 65, you go on Medicare as your primary provider and your employer picks up the secondary provider expenses. Don't know how this works when your/your wife's employer is the federal government(?)
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My understanding is that you will start taking SS at your FRA. You will receive your PIA based on your 35 highest earning years. By not working the final 3 years, you will probably lose out on your three highest earning years, so your SS will be lo...
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They are just like any other insurance company. Unless you have a very specific and good reason for staying with them, shop around. All companies jack up their prices until you vote with your feet - it's the insurance company business model - ther...
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Just FYI, a more recent experience. My wife applied for Social Security (no Supplemental, Disability or Medicaid, etc) on Jan 2nd 2024. I followed her application on MySocialSecurity and her application was processed within a week! I spoke with So...
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OP: Do you have a MySocialSecurity account? I haven't received a Social Security Statement in the mail since I signed up for MySocialSecurity.
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Well, were not "Pros" but as a rule when you turn 65, you go on Medicare as your primary provider and your employer picks up the secondary provider expenses. Don't know how this works when your/your wife's employer is the federal government(?)
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My understanding is that you will start taking SS at your FRA. You will receive your PIA based on your 35 highest earning years. By not working the final 3 years, you will probably lose out on your three highest earning years, so your SS will be lo...
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They are just like any other insurance company. Unless you have a very specific and good reason for staying with them, shop around. All companies jack up their prices until you vote with your feet - it's the insurance company business model - ther...
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