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Social Security’s Top Five Blog Posts

January 4, 2018 • By

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Last Updated: January 4, 2018

man on his laptop This blog is a go-to source for Social Security news and resources. That’s why we named it Social Security Matters — it matters to everyone, even if you don’t think you directly benefit from Social Security benefits today.

The popularity of our blog has grown. We’d like to share some of our most popular posts with you so you can share what you’ve learned with your friends and loved ones. Here are five of our top posts.

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Jim Borland, Acting Deputy Commissioner for Communications

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  1. Leslie K.

    I cannot find form SSA-7162 (or any other form, for that matter). Can you tell me where to find it, or better yet, email the file to me at lesbrwn@hotmail.com

    • Vonda V.

      Hello Leslie. Beneficiaries living abroad receive the SSA-7162 annually or biannually depending upon the countries in which they reside. Unfortunately, the SSA-7162 is not currently available online and cannot be emailed to you.

      We recommend that individuals living outside the United States contact the nearest Federal Benefit Unit or U.S. embassy in the area for any assistance related to Social Security programs and benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad.

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  5. Bertha E.

    I DID NOT RECEIVED ANY MAIL ABOUT A SURVEY THAT I HAD TO FILL OUT ABOUT MY RETIREMENT WHICH HAS ALWAYS BEEN SENT TO COLOMBIA WITHOUT ANY PROBLEMS AD THIS MONTH FEBRUARY 2019 I DID NOT RECEIVED IT IN THE BANK. HOW CAN I GET MY BENEFITS BACK. DO I HAVE TO FEE OUT FORM SSA-7162, CAN I EMAIL IT BACK TO YOU?

    • Vonda V.

      Hello Bertha. Unfortunately, the SSA-7162 is not available online and cannot be emailed to you. Our beneficiaries living abroad receive the SSA-7162 annually or biannually depending upon the countries in which they reside.

      We recommend that individuals living outside the United States contact the nearest Federal Benefit Unit or U.S. embassy in the area for any assistance related to Social Security programs and benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad.

  6. Sandy

    Nice Post Jim,
    As you discussed social security is a great Idea, Very Good Explanation.
    Thank You!

  7. Randy H.

    Form 7162 for persons living outside of USA and collection SS benefits….
    1) When do you file it, end of the year?
    2) For Canadians, mail to OIO Baltimore? (I saw info that said Wilkes Barre PA as well)
    3) Can it be faxed in (or mail only??)

  8. Lorena G.

    Hello,

    I am trying to get the Form 7162 for my father. Can you please send me this form to my below email?
    lorenag39@gmail.com

    Thank you,

    Lorena

    • Vonda V.

      Hello Lorena. Unfortunately, the SSA-7162 is not currently available online and cannot be emailed to you. Our beneficiaries living abroad receive the SSA-7162 annually or biannually depending upon the countries in which they reside.

      We recommend that individuals living outside the United States contact the nearest Federal Benefit Unit or U.S. embassy in the area for any assistance related to Social Security programs and benefits. Also, our Office of International Operations home page provides more information to assist our customers living abroad.

  9. Jose G.

    My ssa payments were suspended Jan 22,2019. They did not recieve the ssa form 7162. I did mail the form 7162_last August 2018. I am going to send the new form again. Question, 1.how soon will my SSA payments be reinstated 2. Is the address SSA P.O.box 7162 wilkes-barre pennsylvania,
    18767-7162 , USA the correct address to send it to. Thanks

    • Ann C.

      Hi, Jose. We are sorry to hear about your experience. For your security, we do not have access to personal information in this venue. We do ask that members in our Blog community continue to work with our offices with questions about their specific case. For assistance outside of the U.S., please contact your local Federal Benefits Unit. You may also find our Office of Earnings & International Operations web page helpful with additional information for service around the world. We hope this helps.

  10. Angel C.

    I am 64 years old. I try to apply for my Social Security Benefits (SSB) every year since I was 62. Every time I applied they coerce me into NOT getting my SSB. They do this by telling me that I can either have my SSB or Medicaid for my son but not both. They tell me is my choice. I either request for my SSB and my son’s Medicaid is suspended or my son gets Medicaid and I get no SSB. My son is terminally ill with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy; without Medicaid he will die. In my eyes this subjects have nothing to do with each other. I have over 40 points accumulated, meaning I have worked all of my life. I am retired military with several wars under my belt. Now that I retired I do not like them giving me a coerce choice and telling me I have to choose; either my SSB or my son’s life. Apples and Oranges – not the same. Why?

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