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Discussion in '☋ Expat Section ☋' started by PatO, Feb 9, 2011.

  1. PatO

    PatO DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    I may be the only one lame enough to let this happen so I will share it in case you are in the same position. I didn't receive my SS deposit this month, first time in the year + I have been on the program. I first traced it with my US bank and blamed them. They assured me they never rec'd it, I thought impossible. I finally got a call with the Manila US Embassy SSA Dept. They looked me up and said I did not return their annual survey they sent me last year. I said I never got it! Problem: They had my old Makati address in their system, my fault I never sent in a C.O.A. Dumb me, lots of stress and lack of funds. So you know the moral of the story....
     
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    leonard DI Junior Member

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    If you have a magicjack, you can call soc.sec. and make inquiries or changes>Using this number you can redirect your auto deposit immediately. 800 772 1213
     
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    PatO DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer Veteran Marines

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    Thanks Leonard, what is a magicjack?
     
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    leonard DI Junior Member

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    i am unaware of this survey form. Can you tell me more about it?I have been on s.s. for 8 years and never had to use this form
     
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    permres DI Forum Adept

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    You aren't the only one!!

    I think it must be a common problem this month among ex-pats here. I honestly don't think the U.S. SSA sent them here. The U.S. SSA rep didn't seem the least bit concerned, however the rep in Manila was extremely friendly and helpful.
     
  7. expatron

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    One time last year my SS money didn't arrive. I get that form once or sometimes two times a year. That time I didn't receive it because the post office here didn't deliver it. But all I had to do is call Manila, they faxed me the form, I filled it out and faxed it back. Wala in 3 days money was here. As for Magicjack, I have one and it's very good, for $20 per year. You can call any land line or cell in the U.S. or Canada for unlimited minutes or even hours. Also since my family is from San Diego I registered and received a number from there. Now it's toll free for anyone to call me from S.D or from anywhere there if they have a national toll free program. The problem is U cant's buy one here. Someone has to send or bring one for you. I think they cost around $50 to buy.
    Ron
     
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    Sorry Larry, I didn't see your post that the Magicjack was available at Robinson's. That's good news.
    Ron
     
  9. Happy She & Me

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    Had pension SSA for 5 years and I have never heard of the Form you are talking about and they never missed a payment.

    I make all my overseas call USA...for 2 cents per minute using Skype and excellent sound. Used it for 4 years. Even better since I got Sky Cables 3 Mbps last week.

    Benjamin
     
  10. Jack Peterson

    Jack Peterson DI Forum Luminary Highly Rated Poster SC Connoisseur Veteran Air Force

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    Part Time Job??

    :eek: Benjamin! I reckon you have a part time job, selling 'SKYE CABLE':p


    Jack P.:wink:
     
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