Finance

One insured status under Social Security requires you to have earned a

One insured status under Social Security requires you to have earned at least six credits during the last 13 calendar quarters ending with the quarter of death, disability, or entitlement to retirement benefits. This insured status is A) disability insured. B) temporarily insured. C) fully insured. D) currently insured.     ANSWER Answer: D

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the So

Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the Social Security earnings test? I. The earnings test does not apply to dividends, interest, and rental income. II. The earnings test does not apply to work earnings for those individuals who have reached the full retirement age under Social Security. A) I only […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

All of the following persons are eligible for survivor benefits under

All of the following persons are eligible for survivor benefits under Social Security EXCEPT A) dependent parents age 62 or older. B) a surviving brother or sister, age 60 or older. C) a surviving spouse age 60 or older. D) a surviving spouse with eligible children younger than age 16.     ANSWER Answer: B

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about disability benefits under Soci

Which of the following statements about disability benefits under Social Security is true? A) There is a one-year waiting period before benefits are payable. B) Benefits are payable as long as the disabled worker is unable to perform his or her regular occupation. C) Benefits are payable only if the condition causing the disability is […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about the Social Security cost-of-li

Which of the following statements about the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is (are) true? I. The amount of the adjustment is limited to a maximum of 2.5 percent annually. II. Increases are based on changes in the consumer price index. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

In addition to most persons over age 65, which of the following person

In addition to most persons over age 65, which of the following persons is (are) eligible for Medicare benefits? I. Persons under age 65 who have been entitled to Social Security disability benefits for at least 24 months II. Persons under 65 who need long-term kidney dialysis treatment or a kidney transplant A) I only […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020