Retirement is the major issue that comes to mind when people think of Social Security. Others think of Medicare benefits. But there is so much more that is associated with Social Security. Paying into Social Security is vital; not only for the worker but also for the family members.
Disability benefits are available to the worker who is found disabled and eligible family members.
Survivor benefits are for eligible family members of a worker who worked and paid into Social Security.
Medicare coverage is also available to qualified persons.
The people eligible for these benefits are usually the qualifying following: the worker, spouse, children, widow(er), ex-spouses, and ex-widow (er).
Social Security payments usually come to people when it's most needed. At the time Social Security (FICA) is being taken out of the paychecks, many feel that it's a nuisance. Others feel they will never use Social Security benefits, for various reasons. Mostly this is in reference to the retirement benefits. www.ssa.gov
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