SSA has already ended the requrement for expats to mail 7161 and 7162 forms?

[steveinbsas]

This just showed up in my YouTube

 

[Johnny]

This just showed up in my YouTube

Priceless info. Thanks!!

 

[Ries]

cant say I will be basing my financial future on youtube videos... I mean, sure, he was once a sergeant in the Marines, and he does make his living by having opinions, but I am more the wait and see what the actual government actually does kind of guy, myself.

But considering that Trump has gotten rid of something like 5000 employees at SS, along with 25,000 at the IRS, my guess is nobody would be filing them or reading them if they did still require them.

 

[gracielle]

I agree with the post by Ries....
"I am more the wait and see what the actual government actually does"

 

[Dim Witty]

Took early retirement at age 62, 17 years ago. I receive under $900/year and, as I live in Argentina, I haven't signed up for medicare. I've been living with an Arg citizen for a few decades, but we aren't legally married. Anyone know, #1: am I entitled to more monthly benefits? And, 2: if I marry my novia, can she receive said $ when I croak. Many thanx in advance!!

 

[steveinbsas]

Took early retirement at age 62, 17 years ago. I receive under $900/year...

Your annual benefits are actually less than $900/year...or is that a typo?

#1: am I entitled to more monthly benefits? And, 2: if I marry my novia, can she receive said $ when I croak. Many thanx in advance!!

1. I believe that, as you are no longer working, your monthly benefits can only increase as much (%) as they are increased for all recipients.

2. Yes, she can. The amount she will receive will depend on her age at the time and she might get about 50% of your monthly benefit, but I am not sure exactly how much. For more info, just ask Google

PS: There could be a big increase in monthly benefits coming for all recipients beginning next year, similar to the increase following the inflation of the 1970's

 

[Dim Witty]

Your annual benefits are actually less than $900/year...or is that a typo?




1. Only as much (%) as they are increased for all recipients.

2. Yes, she can. The percentage she will receive will depend on her age at the time. For more info, just ask Google

Yes, I meant per month. Many thanks, Steve.

 

[steveinbsas]

I asked Google about paperless filing and recieved this answer

"Paperless filing of Form SSA-7162 (Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire) is not possible as it requires an original, physical signature and cannot be submitted via email or fax. You must complete and mail the form to the address provided, but you may be able to use online services through a personal My Social Security account, which can be created with an ID.me credential even if you don't have a U.S. mailing address.

Why Paperless Isn't an Option for Form SSA-7162

Requirement for Physical Signature:

The Social Security Administration (SSA) explicitly states that an original signature is necessary, and digital or electronic signatures are not accepted.

Purpose of the Form:

The form is a Foreign Enforcement Questionnaire designed to verify the address and phone number of beneficiaries living abroad and to confirm any changes in circumstances that could affect benefit payments.

Consequences of Non-Return:
Failure to return the form with your original signature can lead to the suspension of your benefits.

How to Submit Form SSA-7162
Complete the Form: Fill out the form completely using black ink or a dark pencil.
Provide an Original Signature: Sign the form in the designated signature block.

Mail the Form: Use the enclosed envelope to mail the completed form to the SSA's address.

How to Potentially Avoid Future Issues (and Handle Account Management)
Create a My Social Security Account:
If you haven't already, create a personal My Social Security account online at www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

Use an ID.me Credential:
You can now use an ID.me credential to create an account even if you do not have a U.S. mailing address.

Explore Online Services:
Once your account is set up, you may be able to use other online services and potentially upload documents for certain situations, though Form SSA-7162 itself still requires a physical signature and mail."

 

[gonzalob54]

So we can call this a fake news video? Maybe AI made kind of thing.