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Social Security Question: I am moving to a retirement community and need to let Social Security know about my change of address. What’s the easiest way to do this? Answer: You can change your address online by visiting http://www.socialsecurity.gov/coa social and providing us with some required information. You can also change your address on the Internet if you have established a permanent password. If you would like to get a password, you can apply online by visiting www.socialsecurity.gov/password or you can call us at 1-800-772-1213. It you do not want to answer the questions that are asked online and you do not have a permanent password, you cannot submit a change of address online. Instead, you can either speak to a Social Security representative by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-777-1213 or you can contact your local Social Security office. Q: I wanted to start receiving my Social Security benefits as soon as I reached age 62, and I filed for benefits early. However, I turned 62 on April 4 but my first check came in June. Why? A: The law says you must be eligible for Social Security for an entire calendar month before can receive that month’s benefit. You are not 62 the entire month of April,. so May is the first month you meet the age requirement for the full month. You will receive pay the month following the month you are entitled. Q: I have done quite well financially and really do not need my Social Security check. Can I make arrangements to have it donated to a local charity? A: Social Security will pay you your Social Security benefit payments every month. Once the money is in your bank account, you can disburse the funds anyway you see fit. But one thing that you should probably know first - you will not receive any Social Security benefits unless/until you apply for them. Q: We recently began receiving our Social Security retirement benefits. But a neighbor said our daughter should be getting checks, too. She’s 20 years old and a junior in college. Is she eligible for Social Security benefits? A: We generally only pay benefits to children who are minors. Once they turn 18, they are usually no longer eligible. However, benefits to children can continue to age 19 if they are still in high school or even into their adult years if they are disabled.
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