Social Security Question (for my neighbor)

[BlueJazz]

My neighbor has been trying to find out a few thing for 2 days and she keeps getting put on "Hold"
and finally gives up. Anyway...do any of you know the answer to these 2 questions?


She turned 62 on Jan 21, 2006

1. She filed Jan 2 for her benifits..when will they start?

2. If the answer to the question above is in 2 or 3 months, does she get ALL her money when she receives her first check
(I mean..does she get her Jan, Feb money also?)

Please help..I've spent 2 hours trying to find out some info for her but to no avail...
She's a sweetheart and does not have Internet access.

[bookman]

1. From SSA Website...

Social Security benefits are paid each month, but for the previous month. For example the check received in June is for the month of May.

When you applied for benefits, the Social Security representative told you when you can expect to receive your benefit payment. Your benefit award notice also has this information. Generally, the day in the month on which you receive your benefit depends on the birth date of the person on whose record you receive benefits. For example, if you receive benefits as a retired or disabled worker, your benefit will be determined by your birth date. If you receive benefits as a spouse, your benefit payment date will be determined by your spouse's birth date.

Here's how it works:

Birth date on Benefits paid on
1st - 10th Second Wednesday
11th - 20th Third Wednesday
21st - 31st Fourth Wednesday

For example, your date of birth is June 16. Your monthly retirement check will be paid on the third Wednesday of every month.

For a calendar showing payment dates, see Schedule of Social Security Benefit Payments 2006.

People who currently receive their benefits on the third of the month continue to do so. The same is true for people who receive both Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. For them, Social Security benefits are paid on the third of the month and SSI on the first of the month.

Normally, once the date you receive your benefits is determined, it will not change. However, beneficiaries paid on the third of the month can, under certain circumstances, volunteer to change their payment day, but they will not be able to choose their payment cycle. The date-of-birth formula will determine the new payment day. The decision to volunteer for cycling is permanent but the payment cycle could change if entitlement on a new record occurs.

The date you receive your benefits has no effect on the way your benefits are figured.

[BlueJazz]

2. Thanks...If she gets her first check in say March..does she get..

..the money for Feb also?

[acmejack]

3. Yes, it will be retroactive

[BlueJazz]

4. Thanks Much! Du'ers ..She'll be happy to know this..

[demosincebirth]

5. It depends what she filed for.

If she filed for SS and not for SS Disability, she should have filed for SS about 4 month before age 62 or 65 and she should get her check about 1 month after she reaches that age. It takes about 3-4 month to receive benifits from the day you filed.

She will get any retroactive pay.