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Forum: USA

Apr 10th 2014, 4:44 pm

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UK state pension and USA social security

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Posted By norfolkbroad

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

The first payment of widow's benefits came through yesterday. Now there's efficiency for you - I had the appointment on Monday and already approved and processed. :) So things can move here sometimes.

Forum: USA

Apr 8th 2014, 6:54 pm

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UK state pension and USA social security

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Posted By norfolkbroad

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

Your earnings are reported to SS. They knew how much I earned last year. Is this what you wanted to know?

Forum: USA

Apr 7th 2014, 8:13 pm

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UK state pension and USA social security

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Posted By norfolkbroad

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

I should have asked but I'm pretty certain that I will be receiving 100% of his pension. He died when he was 48 so it's not like he paid in a huge amount and the amount I'll be receiving (hopefully,...

Forum: USA

Apr 7th 2014, 7:03 pm

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UK state pension and USA social security

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Posted By norfolkbroad

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

As I said before, the rep at SS was extremely good and seemed to know what she was doing. I asked the same question in different ways to be absolutely sure that the information was correct.

Forum: USA

Apr 7th 2014, 6:55 pm

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UK state pension and USA social security

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Posted By norfolkbroad

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

Something I forgot. Apparently I can claim my German pension through SS here, however, it could take up to and over a year before it's processed. I do have the alternative of filing direct with...

Forum: USA

Apr 7th 2014, 5:58 pm

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UK state pension and USA social security

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Posted By norfolkbroad

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

I just got back from the Social Security office. First of all you have to pass through security, just like at the airport but even worse. They are a lot more thorough. Luckily I had an appointment...

Forum: USA

Mar 12th 2014, 8:29 pm

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UK state pension and USA social security

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Posted By norfolkbroad

Re: UK state pension and USA social security

Since apparently I'm at the age when I'm entitled to at least a portion of my deceased husband's social security, I've made an appointment at the SS office for the beginning of April. I'll be getting...

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