The Facts Are Simple: If You Need Disabled Widows Benefits in Banning CA Then You Need an Attorney
Losing a spouse is not only emotionally devastating but it can be economically devastating as well. If you are disabled and required your spouse’s income for financial support, then you may feel lost and as though you have no options. However, it may be that you are eligible for a type of Social Security known as disabled widow benefits in Banning CA. Keep reading to get answers to common questions about these benefits and then contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at 866-536-5788 for a consultation.
Who is Eligible to Receive Disabled Widows Benefits in Banning CA from Social Security?
The widow or widower of a person who worked long enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits. The number of work credits needed depends on the worker’s age when they die. The younger a person is, the fewer credits they must have. To receive benefits as a widow or widower, you must be at least 50 years old. Finally, the widow or widower’s disability must have started before or within seven years of the worker’s death.
How Long Does It Take to Start Receiving Disabled Widows Benefits in Banning CA?
You will not be paid disabled widows benefits in Banning CA in the month during which your spouse dies. If they die and get either disability or retirement benefits from the Social Security Administration, whether it is via mail or directly deposited in a joint account, you must return it to the SSA. They will then determine if you are eligible to received disabled widow benefits and if they are, then payments will be made directly to you.
The benefits begin when the SSA has determined you are disabled by their rules and regulations. The SSA will also pay a one-time payment of $255 if you were living with your spouse when they died. This is generally paid only in instances in which you were living in the same household at the time of their death.
What is the Payout for Disabled Widows Benefits in Banning CA?
The monthly benefit amount is based on the earnings of your deceased spouse. The more they paid into their SSA account, the more the benefit you would receive. Your monthly DWB benefit would be based on a percentage of their basic Social Security benefit. If you are at full retirement age then you would receive 100% of their benefit, a person between the ages of 60 and full retirement would receive between 71.5% and 99% of their benefit (depending on their age), and a person aged 50 to 59 would get 71.5% of their spouses’ benefit.
How Do I Get Help Applying for Disabled Widow Benefits in Banning CA?
The process can be difficult and can involve an administrative hearing with a Judge. Making even a minor mistake could lead to a claim being denied. This is one of the reasons that The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker is standing by to provide comprehensive help with Social Security applications and appeals
