racyrick

9 minutes ago, MJoe said:

Thanks.  Where did you see they are continuing it for 2025?

It says effective date is 01/10/2025-Present

Here are 2 other links about this-

https://www.google.com/search?q=allowing+signature+attestation+for+form+7162+in+2025

https://www.google.com/search?q=ssa+poms+for+signature+attestation+in+2025+for+form+7162

I thought this might interest you.

The SSA now allows you to call either the US office or the Manila office to fill out and verify the information on form 7162 and the agent can attest to your signature.

This was issued as an emergency decree last year and has been renewed for this year, 2025.

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/links/01102025092157AM

No need to call. I went to a few social security websites in other countries, and they said that this year, the form 7162 will be mailed in June or July and NOT in May or June like in the past, so that means we should start to get them very soon.

Also, your benefits are not stopped until February if your form is not received.

Well, I guess it was finally my time. I have used WISE for 7 years now monthly and never an issue until now.

Last night made a transfer from US bank at 7:04 pm. They said that they were waiting for my money and there was a slight delay on their end. As of now, still not received, but my bank shows the money was taken at 12:04 am last night from my bank account.

Talked to WISE and they said that it could take up to 4 days to reach them even though in the last 7 years, it was always instant.

Now she says that I SHOULD be paid on Tuesday and if not, contact them again, so not much help and no definitive answer.

Not happy, but all I can do is wait.

I placed an iHerb order on Monday March 10th and it arrived here in Khon Kaen on Thursday March 13th, only 3 days to arrive. Amazing!!

When I placed the order, it said the expected delivery date was March 20-24.

It was shipped from California in the US and went thru South Korea, then to Thailand.

Awesome prices and service.

Best value is Ritter Sport 81% chocolate. No sugar, high quality and only 139 baht for a 100g bar.

Many times, they have sales at Big C, Lotus and Top's. Price went up from 75 baht to 95 baht to the now 139 baht.

I now buy 100% Organic cacao nibs. Much healthier than 85% or 90% dark chocolate. No sugar.

Doesn't really give you the chocolate taste you crave but gives better health benefits.

I usually eat the nibs and later a very small piece of the Ritter just to get that chocolate taste.

I buy the nibs on Lazada or Shopee.

Just thinking that Elon could save the taxpayers a lot of money if he eliminated the yearly mailing of the SSA Form 7162 which is a total waste of money.

Hope he reads out forum! 😁😆🤣

Your 2025 COLA adjustment letter is now available on your mySSA account.

You might want to download it as a backup in case you don't receive your letter by mail.

It is in a new format.

3 hours ago, Charlie D. said:

Pib, Just received my bank phone notification of the SS direct deposit is complete. I assume you just received your deposit.

What is the factor number used by the bank for the deposit. I want to see if yours is the same as my number.

 

CD

The rate looks to be about 33.2

The SSA announced the COLA for next year will be 2.5%.

They also said new 1 page letter forms with more detailed information will be sent in December by mail.

They also said the new information is now available online on mySSA accounts.

Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January.

Over the last decade the COLA increase has averaged about 2.6 percent. The COLA was 3.2 percent in 2024.

Nearly 68 million Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) beginning in January 2025.  Increased payments to nearly 7.5 million people receiving SSI will begin on December 31, 2024. (Note: Some people receive both Social Security benefits and SSI).

“Social Security benefits and SSI payments will increase in 2025, helping tens of millions of people keep up with expenses even as inflation has started to cool,” said Martin O’Malley, Commissioner of Social Security.

Some other adjustments that take effect in January of each year are based on the increase in average wages.  Based on that increase, the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) is slated to increase to $176,100 from $168,600.

Social Security begins notifying people about their new benefit amount by mail starting in early December.

This year, for the first time, Social Security beneficiaries will receive a newly designed and improved COLA notice that makes it easier for customers to find the information they need most. The simplified COLA notice is now only one page, uses plain and personalized language, and provides exact dates and dollar amounts of a person’s new benefit amount and any deductions.

Individuals who have a personal my Social Security account can view their COLA notice online, which is secure, easy, and faster than receiving a letter in the mail. People can set up text or email alerts when there is a new message--such as their COLA notice--waiting for them in my Social Security.

People will need to have a personal my Social Security account by Nov. 20 to see their COLA notice online. To get started, visit www.ssa.gov/myaccount.

Information about Medicare changes for 2025 will be available at www.medicare.gov. For Social Security beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare, the 2025 benefit amount will be available via my Social Security's Message Center starting in late November. Those who have not opted to receive messages online will receive their COLA notice by mail in December.

The Social Security Act provides for how the COLA is calculated. The Social Security Act ties the annual COLA to the increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) as determined by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Turkey, but very hard to find.

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1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

@racyrick How did it go. Did your transfer arrive?

No. It looks like many people have the same issue.

As I said earlier, WISE transfer details said it was sent to BKK at 2:13pm and it could take up to 48 hours for the bank to deposit to my account.

First time in over 6 years of monthly transfers this has happened.

Short answer-YES!!

Received mine today in Khon Kaen.

Still waiting here in Khon Kaen.

1 minute ago, Larryst said:

 

Direct depost to Bangkok Bank at BigC Pattaya. Now moved the branch to Pattaya Klang.

Strange because the SSA started allowing IDD deposits a couple of years ago to any bank in Thailand and there were no stipulations.

Only stipulation was if the deposits were set up to go to NY branch first and then to your local bank in Thailand.

First I heard of this.

5 hours ago, Larryst said:

Last month I got a letter from Bangkok Bank. It says to inform me about certain adjustments regarding my deposit account with Bangkok Bank.  It says it has come to there attention that I utilize this account for receiving money transfers via electronic system from a US Governmebt Agency (Social Security).  According to the terms and conditions governing this service, the account owner is required to appear in person and present their account passbook at any branch to make withdrawals from the savings deposit account. Further more, the account cannot be used to conduct any transactions through ATM service or any other channel, nor can it be deducted for any purpose whatsoever. (money transfers). Starting 27 May 2024. I can only be able to withdraw funds by visiting a bank branch with passbook. 

I had to open another account with Bangkok Bank so I can use a ATM card and be able to transfer funds. Has anyone else received a letter like this. 

Does your SSA deposit go to the Bangkok Bank in NY and then to your account or does it go straight to your Thailand account?

I ask because it has always been that way if your deposit went to the NY branch.

Anybody with experience on this issue in Khon Kaen??