“For those looking for accessible, understandable assistance, [Tomkiel] has distilled details about how Social Security is administered and what benefits are available for whom into clearly presented, easy-to-locate explanations.”
—Booklist

Are You Entitled to More?

Millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits without knowing what they are actually entitled to. Others fail to realize that they should be receiving a check based on their job history or relationship to a spouse, parent or child. Use The Social Security Benefits Handbook to help clarify this complicated maze.

Written from an insider’s point of view, the author—an attorney and former claims representative—leads you through the requirements, procedures and calculations you need to maximize your benefits.

The Handbook explains how to:

• Calculate Monthly Benefits • Obtain Earnings Records
• Receive SSI Benefits • Determine Cost of Living Increase
• Fulfill Reporting Requirements • Understand Reduction Factors
• Minimize Taxation of Benefits • Appeal a Decision

You can have a Social Security claim at any time, at any age. Waiting too long can cost you benefits and money. Make sure you receive all that you are entitled to. The Social Security Benefits Handbook is your key to claiming all the benefits you deserve.

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Social Security Administration
Section 101 The Social Security Administration—In General
Section 102 Internal Offices
Section 103 Telephone Services
Section 104 Internet Website
Section 105 Field Offices
Section 106 District Office Personnel
Section 107 The Programs Operations Manual System

Chapter 2: Eligibility Requirements
Section 201 Eligibility Requirements—In General
Section 202 Retirement Benefits
Section 203 Disability Benefits
Section 204 Spouse’s Benefits
Section 205 Child’s Benefits
Section 206 Parent’s Benefits
Section 207 Medicare—In General
Section 208 Lump Sum Death Payment
Section 209 Being Age 62 “Throughout the Month”
Section 210 Marriage Requirement
Section 211 Exceptions to the One-Year Duration of Marriage Requirement for
Spouse’s Benefits
Section 212 Exceptions to the Nine-Month Duration of Marriage Requirement for
Widow(er)’s Benefits
Section 213 Child in Care Requirement
Section 214 Child Relationship Requirement
Section 215 Dependency Requirements—Children and Grandchildren

Chapter 3: Entitlement on More Than One Account
Section 301 Entitlement on More Than One Account—In General
Section 302 On Your Own Earnings Record and as a Husband/Wife
Section 303 On Your Own Account and Widow(er)’s Benefits
Section 304 As a Spouse and as a Widow(er)
Section 305 As a Spouse and as an Ex-Spouse
Section 306 As the Widow(er) of Two or More Workers
Section 307 Disability Benefits and Retirement Benefits
Section 308 Child Entitled on More Than One Account
Section 309 Other Combinations of Benefits

Chapter 4: Applications
Section 401 Applications—In General
Section 402 Protective Filing Statement
Section 403 Who May File an Application
Section 404 When to File an ApplicationæIn General
Section 405 When You Do Not Have to File an Application
Section 406 Retroactivity of Applications
Section 407 Rules on Medicare Enrollment
Section 408 When to Start Your Benefits—The Month of Election
Section 409 Required Documents—In General
Section 410 Proof of Age Rules
Section 411 Proof of Marriage Rules
Section 412 Special Problems for Business Owners
Section 413 Processing Time Frames
Section 414 Withdrawal of Application

Chapter 5: Disability Benefits—Special Provisions
Section 501 Disability Benefits—In General
Section 502 Definition of Disability
Section 503 Earnings Record “Freeze”
Section 504 Substantial Gainful Activity
Section 505 Date of Onset
Section 506 Unsuccessful Work Attempt
Section 507 Waiting Period
Section 508 Closed Period of Disability
Section 509 Trial Work Period
Section 510 Re-entitlement Period
Section 511 Effect of Workers’ Compensation Benefits
Section 512 Effect of Other Kinds of Benefits or Payments
Section 513 When Disability Benefits End
Section 514 Continuing Disability Review
Section 515 Ticket to Work

Chapter 6: Insured Status—Work Requirement
Section 601 Work Requirement—In General
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Stanley A. Tomkiel, III is a practicing attorney and a partner with his son in the New York law firm of Tomkiel & Tomkiel, with offices in Bronxville and Manhattan. He is admitted to practice law in New York and in Florida. Tomkiel & Tomkiel is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Before practicing law, Mr. Tomkiel was a claims representative for the Social Security Administration and worked in several offices in the Northeast, including New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. After becoming an attorney, he handled Social Security disability claims on behalf of disabled claimants for many years. He now is available as a consultant to professionals, including lawyers, accountants, and financial planners dealing with Social Security issues.

He lectures at continuing legal education seminars and is a member of numerous professional associations. Mr. Tomkiel has achieved the highest rating—AV—by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates very high to preeminent legal ability and very high ethical standards as established by confidential opinions from members of the bar.

Mr. Tomkiel received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Manhattan College, Bronx, N.Y., and his Juris Doctor law degree from Western New England College, School of Law, Springfield, Mass. He is married and the father of two children.

 

Social Security Benefits Handbook, 4E by Stanley Tomkiel, III
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