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In the United States, a picture ID is required for a number of things, including purchases of products that are age-restricted. You also need to present a picture ID to do things like rent a vehicle or enter into certain other contractual agreements. Although identification with your picture on it…

As Americans begin to think about retirement, one of the most difficult decisions is selecting the right time to submit a claim for Social Security benefits. For those already receiving benefits due to a disability, special rules apply. For everyone else, there are several options prompting many questions, including when…

The longest United States shutdown of federal offices began December 22, 2018 and lasted 35 days. When annual budget disputes within the government hit news headlines, there are understandable concerns from seniors and individuals under the age of 65 who qualify for Medicare due to disability who rely on the…

Tired of the daily grind at work and looking forward to the day you can retire and start checking things off your bucket list? Or are you one of the lucky people who love your job so much you never want to leave? In either case, you will probably have…

In the United States, the Social Security Administration pays around 2.6 billion dollars every month to over 4 million children of disabled, retired, or deceased parents. These funds are meant to offer financial support to the children and their families for a period of time depending on their eligibility. If…

After an individual reaches the age of retirement, Social Security benefits kick in to provide financial support for the remainder of the person’s life. In addition to the monthly benefit payments, there is an additional form of financial compensation that is provided to family members in the case that the…

Medicaid QMB, which stands for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary, is a program designed specifically for individuals that qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage and that are financially unstable. This program provides these individuals with an alternative way to pay for their medical bills and can allow them to use Medicaid…

Certain Social Security benefits use a special government trust fund in order to secure payments to current and future beneficiaries who qualify for payments under various definitions. Those who qualify for Medicare coverage may also receive a form of Social Security payments from this fund. Understanding the Social Security Trust…