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November 13, 2024

  When can I start collecting Social Security? How do I apply? Can I still work while collecting Social Security? Where is the closest Social Security Administration office to me? How do I get my foreign national spouse a Social Security Number? Will my foreign spouse get my Social Security benefits after I die?  So many questions... Read On!

PREPARING FOR BENEFITS

Korea Has No SSA Offices

Primary in-person or direct contact for Social Security within the Pacific is in the Philippines

SSA/FBU Manila, Philippines

Social Security Administration is located in the U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines 

SS Benefits For Spouses

Spouses of retirees are usually eligible for benefits even if they never worked based on retirees pay

Individual Taxpayer ID - ITIN

An ITIN is a personal identifier that can be used in lieu of having a Social Security Number

APPLY FOR BENEFITS

Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration VBA in Korea

How Do I Apply? 

Once you determine when you want your benefits to begin go to the SSA website to apply online

When Can I Start Collecting SS?

There are 3 milestones to consider before starting to collect your Social Security payments

Can I Work "And" Collect SS?

You can start collecting SS at 62, but there are considerations to be made if you are still working

Foreign National Spouse and SS

A non US citizen can apply for a Social Security Number if they have a U.S. mailing address 

MANAGE YOUR BENEFITS

Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration VBA in Korea

My Social Security Portal

A free and secure tool to access your Social Security information

Does My Foreign National Spouse Collect My SS When I Die? 

Every case is different, but spouse can qualify to receive the retirees payments

SSA Form 7162 - "Still Alive"

Annual form mailed to every SS beneficiary living overseas to confirm they still qualify for benefits

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