By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Questions and Answers: Question: I am receiving Social Security retirement benefits and I recently went back to work. Do I have to pay Social Security (FICA) taxes on my income? Answer: Yes. By law, your employer must withhold FICA taxes from your paycheck. Although you are retired, you do receive credit for those new earnings. Each … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 30

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Social Security benefits are a crucial part of millions of Americans’ retirement income.  If you don’t have enough Social Security credits to qualify for benefits on your own record, you may be able to receive benefits on your spouse’s record. To qualify for spouse’s benefits, you must be one of the following: • 62 years of … Continue reading Do you qualify for Social Security spouse’s benefits?

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist The past two years have been difficult for everyone, including educators and students.  Our nation’s teachers have adapted and provided for their students in so many ways.  This year, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 2 through May 6, and honor all educators who prepare our children for the future.   We know that well-informed … Continue reading Social Security supports teachers online

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist If you have a personal my Social Security account, you can view your Social Security Statement online to learn about your future benefits and recent earnings history.  Included with the Statement are fact sheets that provide useful information based on your age group and earnings situation.  Last month, wereleased a new fact sheet specifically for people with … Continue reading New statement fact sheet for people with limited earnings

  By Pam Canty, Intake and Screening Integration Coordinator at Elder Law of Michigan Ingham County offers many services for the senior population, however, since Covid-19 a lot of services were not accepting in-person help. The senior population seems to always be left out until an emergency happens and we wonder “why?” Listed below are several programs in the Ingham County area that may be of some … Continue reading Senior Resources

By Jennifer Blanck, MiCAFE Network Call Center Senior Specialist at Elder Law of Michigan Mother’s Day is fast approaching, on May 8th this year. This is a day to celebrate the mother’s or maternal figures in our lives. Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia, whose mother had organized women’s groups to promote friendship and health, originated Mother’s Day. On May 12, 1907, she held a memorial service at her … Continue reading May is For Mothers Day

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist More than likely you do not have to visit a Social Security office to do business with us.  You might not have to call, either.  Our online services webpage at http://www.ssa.gov/onlineservices provides you a wide variety of self-service options you can use on your phone, tablet, or computer.  You can even apply for retirement, disability, or … Continue reading Social Security online, your first and best place to start

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist Question: I want to sign up for a Medicare Part C and D plan, but I’m not sure which plan I want. Is there a resource to help me find a plan? Answer: Yes. Medicare.gov has an online plan finder and instructions available on how to use this tool. To access the Medicare Plan Finder, please … Continue reading Social Security Q&A Part 29

By Vonda Van Til, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist We want to help you get the services you need as quickly and safely as possible.  Your personal my Social Security account at http://www.ssa.gov/myaccount is your gateway to doing business with us online. Whether you receive benefits now or in the future, you will want to create your personal my Social Security account or use the … Continue reading Social Security: What to know about signing up or signing in