Comments on: Recognizing Those Who Make it All Possible https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/ The Official Blog of Social Security Thu, 19 Aug 2021 18:01:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 By: Vonda https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-5/#comment-747829 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:59:38 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-747829 In reply to Earline Ham.

Thank you, Earline! Your thoughts are important to us and we’re pleased when feedback is positive. We try hard to provide the best possible service to our customers and your satisfaction is our reward.

]]> By: Earline Ham https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-5/#comment-747816 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 19:32:17 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-747816 Called Atlanta office for help with information I need for my tax return and got the loveliest person, patient and most helpful. She should be commended by SS in some good way. Thank you!

]]> By: Barbara A Kenning https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-448553 Mon, 04 Mar 2019 20:19:56 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-448553 I would like to take a second to acknowledge extraordinary service by one of the department employees at the Evanston I’ll office on Green Bay road. Ms R Debarry was simply so helpful and pleasant she really made my experience so helpful!

]]> By: Ray Fernandez, Public Affairs Specialist https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-311604 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 15:07:01 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-311604 In reply to Manpreet Kaur singh.

Your thoughts are important to us and we’re pleased when feedback is positive. Social Security is committed to providing world-class customer service today and in the years to come. We will be sure to pass along your note as it helps us know we have made a difference to those we serve every day. Thanks for your comment!

]]> By: Manpreet Kaur singh https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-311378 Wed, 23 Aug 2017 01:34:55 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-311378 I would like to commend SSA-representative name Ms. LeBeau, from West Covina, California office. She was exceptionally helpful in helping me with my issues. She went above and beyond to make sure all was taken care of in the rightful manner. I wish her success and progress in her future.

]]> By: Ray Fernandez, Public Affairs Specialist https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-289702 Mon, 12 Jun 2017 14:13:06 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-289702 In reply to Bryan.

Hi Bryan. If you retire the year that you attain your full retirement age, and your earnings will be over the limit for the year, we have a special rule that applies to earnings for that one year. The special rule lets us pay a full Social Security check for any whole month we consider you retired, regardless of your yearly earnings. If you reach your full retirement age in 2017, the limit on your earnings is $44,880 but we only count earnings before the month you reach your full retirement age. Beginning with the month you reach full retirement age, your earnings no longer reduce your benefits, no matter how much you earn. Also, keep in mind that if you reach full retirement age in 2017, you are considered retired in any month that your earnings are $3,740 or less and you did not perform substantial services in self-employment. Our system is set up to take applications three months in advance. When you are ready, you can complete your application for retirement benefits online. If you have additional questions, please call our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 for assistance. Representatives are available between 7a.m. and 7p.m., Monday through Friday. We hope this helps!

]]> By: Bryan https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-289495 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 04:58:33 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-289495 I am FR 66 in July 2017.
I will make $78000 this year.
If I apply in July I figure that the income for the 6 months prior will be below the $44880 and not reduce my amount (2245).
Is that correct?
Then after July and forward no earnings limit.

Thank You

]]> By: Ray Fernandez, Public Affairs Specialist https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-229575 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 17:55:28 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-229575 In reply to Charlene L Giuffre.

Thank you Charlene! We’re pleased we can help. Our employees are committed to providing the public with the best service possible. We will be sure to pass along your note to our colleague and her management team, as it helps knowing that we have made a difference to those we serve every day. We appreciate your feedback!

]]> By: Charlene L Giuffre https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-229172 Wed, 01 Feb 2017 00:42:45 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-229172 I want the administration in the Maryland office to know about an employee that helped us deal with an inept bank employee that kept us on the phone for 1 1/2 hours. She made a conference call direct to the bank that just opened a new account for us because our checkbook was stolen. She patiently waited while listening to abrasive music and finally made her own personal judgment to use our new account numbers for direct deposit of our monthly benefits. Her name is DARLENE M. and I was so grateful to her for her patience and her personal judgment to believe us about the new account. Darlene was an absolute godsend to me and I want you to know about her customer service and her professionalism. Please recognize her for her extra special help during a stressful transition in our life. Thank you, Charlene and Ralph G. PS. I sure hope this gets to the right desk so Darlene can be recognized. I would appreciate hearing a result of this email.

]]> By: Roger Haydock https://blog.ssa.gov/recognizing-those-who-make-it-all-possible/comment-page-4/#comment-187970 Wed, 16 Nov 2016 17:19:02 +0000 https://blog.ssa.gov/?p=1311#comment-187970 I want to thank Jeff at 855-807-8675 ext. 4075140 for his very clear advice and help in registering for social security and medicare.

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