This page contains a Flash digital edition of a book.
XVI. SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS Social Security is composed of two separate entities: SSI, which provides benefits


for aged, blind, and disabled people without regard to prior workforce participation, and SSD, for disabled persons who have been in the workforce.


Ongoing Monthly Payments In the event of a disaster, the Social Security Administration will undertake


efforts to ensure that all Social Security benefit checks are received by any affected beneficiaries.


(a) For Paper Checks


If the United States Postal Service (USPS) suspends mail service in some areas damaged by a disaster, the suspended locations will be listed when a disaster is declared. To help prevent identity fraud, USPS may ask you for a photo ID when someone attempts to pick up mail. If you are not able to go to a temporary mail delivery station, you can go to any open Social Security office and request an “Immediate Payment.”


(b) For Direct Deposit


If you receive your Social Security payment by direct deposit, your Social Security payment should be deposited to your account as usual. However, if you experience any difficulty getting your payment, you can go to any open Social Security office and request an “Immediate Payment.”


(c) Social Security Offices


For information on SSA offices, see www.socialsecurity.gov/otherssasites/. For more information on the nearest open Social Security office, you can call 1-800- 772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).


Survivor Benefits When Family Members Have Died When a worker dies, certain family members may be eligible for Social Security


survivor’s benefits if the worker had enough Social Security earnings credits. Any worker with more than 40 earnings credits (10 years of work) is fully insured for their survivors to receive benefits.


Individuals Eligible for Survivor Benefits or Workers with 40+ Earnings Credits


96


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118