[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by kathy and al

As 2BNTV points out - "this forum allows people to discuss and gain knowledge from others" but what is amazing to me is how varied this knowledge really is about a subject that should have some conciseness to it. Many different experiences, many different interpretations of the rules, etc. by many different people. Our government at work I suppose!!! Thanks to all who have taken the time input their experiences.

Thank you for posting this response. I totally agree with your post about the conciseness of the rules as this is the point I am trying to make. One must call SS to find out in their case what is the applicable rule/s and get a consistent/concise answer if one calls more than once.. SS has done everything they should except for the clarification of that one issue. It is a vast system that serves millions of people so errors do occur so I try to exercise due diligence.

To illustrate my point and mistakes do happen::

A friend of mine pased away and his wife called SS to let them know to stop the receipt of his check. While explaining who she was, SS informed her they had her listed as deceased. She replied, "do I sound dead". It took her several months of phone calls to start receiving her check again.

This may sound amusing but it wasn't to her.