Did You Know This About Your Social Security?
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (164045)
Boise, Idaho
July 24, 2024 6:30pm CST
I just read an article stating that you can retire abroad and still receive your Social Security. There are no time restrictions for receiving your benefits abroad. That is as long as you qualify and that your proof of life documents are submitted annually. You will also be required to fill out Form SSA-7162 which is a two-page form asking about any changes to residency and marital status. You would be getting this form about every 1 to 2 years.
There are only a few countries where you would not be able to get Social Security. Those are Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, North Korea, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Jul
@just4him .....I like to share what I find on my meanderings across the internet.![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Jul
I found it interesting and wanted to share it.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
25 Jul
I have often read of people retiring cheaply overseas on their social security.
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@LindaOHio (170715)
• United States
25 Jul
Thank you for the info. I will be staying in the US. Have a good day.
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@RevivedWarrior (1115)
• India
25 Jul
What you found is true. In fact, many find it better to retire abroad especially in countries where medical facilities are better and optimum. This gives us the best benefits for what we get from social security . I was not aware that there are certain countries where the social security cannot be received. Most of the countries are part of former USSR apart from North Korea and Cuba. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!
@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Jul
I know. It's nice to have the option and just for the reasons you have mentioned. You're welcome.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
25 Jul
There are a lot of options it seems.
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