not a dime, in this country i was under the impression that you must put in in order to receive, this is why we are having problems with social security now, i know when i turn 65 i want all of my money and interest, and i don't care what they call it.
2006-06-09 15:07:44 · 21 answers · asked by Lorraine W 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I have heard that too and that is crap. I think you should have to pay to get it and be a citizen of the US to reap our benefits. I don't know who's bright idea that was but I'm sure as soon as they let us know he will not be a very popular man.
2006-06-09 15:17:25 · answer #1 · answered by mrssainsarg 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am not sure that what you have said is quite true since our country's social security system would probably be different from anothers'. The only thing I "do" know is when I worked in Canada (it is another country), I had to pay income/social security taxes to both US/Canada since they both have an income tax system in place. I was able to get my money back from both when I filed. There was some monetary differences because of the 'value' of the dollar was different. And you DO have to support the social security system by working so that they can deduct your portion of income for the overall. If you do not work, you are not supporting the social security system and you cannot get anything out of it when you are ready to retire. Each place you work will be listed on your social security forms they send you when you reach the age of 45-47. Additionally, amounts that were dropped into the system at each employer's business will show up and the total amount will be explained to you as far as what you can collect at what age and also what amount you can collect if you attempt to retire early or are too ill to continue working. I hope this helps.
2006-06-09 22:16:49 · answer #2 · answered by THE SINGER 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can't. First, they need a SS card. Second, the benefit is based on how much a person and/or his employer put into the system. However, a person below certain income levels can receive other types of government aid -- SSI, food stamps, etc. As for when you personally reach 65, unless you are currently within 1 or 2 years of that age, you won't be eligible for full benefits. They've pushed the age back to 66, 67, etc.
2006-06-09 22:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by CarolO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can only get SSA benefits if the two countries have an agreement. SSA notifies the foreigners country --if that country has something similar so the US SSA. If not the person gets SSI and not SSA Benefits --they are two different things. SSI is about $550 a month --- doesn't pay for much does it. But many people live on a month after month --how, I have no idea.
For a year, I worked as a Hearing Reporter at the Office of Hearings and Appeals, the administrative arm of SSA where people have their rejectioins heard. One hearing involved a lady her from Russia --her daughter lives in the US --her Mother had a triple by-pass so she can't work and it's cheaper for her daughter to have her Mother her than going back and forth to Russia. So she applied for SSI, was denied, appealed, and ALJ approved. Also, ex-cons can get SSI as well. I was truly surprised.
For more info on which is which, check out SSA website.
2006-06-09 22:15:45 · answer #4 · answered by cajun7_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, forget about 65. My group is 68, and they are further pushing up to 75 probably by your time.
You need a certain amount of credits to get SS benefits, and only the previous ten years before you apply count. Everything else up until then you get no credit for but still have to contribute.
Now, unless you know someone who is frauding the system, I would really appreciate some source on this.
Or, you can read this one how Jimmy Carter authorizes it below. As it turns out that is urban ledgend, but immigrants do qualify for SSI:
2006-06-09 22:21:35 · answer #5 · answered by yars232c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, social security payments are based on your past earnings, so a person "from another country" CAN'T "come here at the age of 65 and collect social security".
2006-06-09 22:11:59 · answer #6 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What difference does it make to you if this guy gets a retirement fund ? Is it coming out of your pocket ? Your government has decided that this is OK, so you should take it up with them. Do you even pay taxes ? Why not focus on something more important than some poor old guy who is getting probably next to nothing anyway as Social Security is below the poverty line.
2006-06-09 22:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by Crowfeather 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends which country you are talking about, the circumstances of the person who is 65, whether they are a legal immigrant (or illegal) what country they came from ...
As a 65 year old who would quite like to settle in the States, I wasn't aware that what you are mouthing off about was possible.
2006-06-09 22:12:10 · answer #8 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy, come here from Mexico illegally. Go to California. Apply for social security, food stamps, and welfare. You'll get everything and never have to prove anything because you're a refugee with no paperwork and we always feel more sorry for the neighbors kids in this country than for our own.
2006-06-09 22:11:15 · answer #9 · answered by shehawke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure their country doesn't have an agreement with your country. Some countries, like Canada, have agreements with the U.S. The canadians aren't getting american social security, they are getting it from Canada, but the U.S. handles it.
If you are so mad about it, why don't you run for office and change things.
2006-06-09 22:13:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the country where you are, colonised(raped and pillaged) his country and therefore gave him the right to consider himself a native of your country.Too right, these big greedy nations have to pay for their sins in some way.
Perhaps they took oil or some other rich resource from his country?
2006-06-09 22:13:59 · answer #11 · answered by lavito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋