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Q332: I read a letter in some magazine a while back that said people who receive Social Security disability should contact their local SS office and check on the amount received and see if maybe there is a larger payment that should be paid. I am presently more disabled now then I was a few years ago. I walked out my front door and fell on my better leg. My leg twisted and broke my ankle bad. Now I am confined to a wheelchair for the rest of my time alive. Please find me a larger payment as now I have to have someone do everything for me. I would appreciate help with this.
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A1: When you filed for SSDI originally, they needed your DD214 to see if you may be entitled to additional SS based on your military service. If you didn't present it at that time, they wouldn't be able to use it again. SSDI, when granted, pays you your SS amount you would receive at the 65 year mark. Once you reach 65, SS reverts to normal SS. If you are a wartime veteran (90 days of continuous active duty with one of those days being during a period of war) you may be eligible for VA's Wartime Pension (NSC). There are three levels of the NSC; regular, homebound, and A&A. If you require help with at least two of the activities of daily living (ADL)s you can deduct any monies paid for personal care to reduce your countable income. I won't begin to try to explain how this program works, but you can start here: https://www.va.gov/pension/eligibility/ to get a better understanding. Contact a Veteran Service Officer near you to determine your eligibility and how the program works. (DS) 4/14/21
A2: In response to SS increase. If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan you can ask the Insurance company you are enrolled in if they have a plan where they "give back" all or a part of your Part B premium you pay out of your SS check. Be aware there may be an increase in premium if you have one, or higher co-pays (if your really healthy so what) ask your Insurance company about any changes have them sent to you in writing or by email read them carefully before you say yes to more money. I used to enroll medicare eligibles in Medicare Advantage Plans. Hope I answered your question, if not call SS 1- 800-772-1213 be ready for a long wait or call your local SS office. Semper Fi a Jarhead. (AL) 4/14/21
A3: I took my SS early but when I was made unemployable I refilled and was increased to full amount. My doctor wrote a letter stating I'd never be able to go back to work. (ML) 4/23/21