Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans

 

To pay a special benefit to certain World War II veterans, who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and meet other specified criteria for each month that they reside outside of the United States.

Active 96.020 Social Security Administration D - Direct Payments With Unrestricted Use Not applicable. Foster Care Independence Act of 1999, Section 251, Public Law 106-169; Social Security Act, Title VIII, Title VII, Section 251, Public Law 106- Age 65 or older on December 14, 1999; World War II veteran (including Filipino World War II veterans of organized guerrilla forces under U.S. auspices); eligible for SSI benefits for December 1999 and the month the SVB application was filed; and, have other benefit income less than 75 percent of the SSI federal benefit rate. For 2023, 75 percent of the SSI federal benefit rate is $685.50. Benefits are paid to certain World War II veterans meeting the criteria specified under Applicant Eligibility. Credentials/Documentation Proof of age, military service, the receipt and amount of benefit income, and foreign residence are required. Application and Award Process Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. An application may be filed at any local Social Security office, the U.S. Embassy, 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita 0930, Manila, and U.S. Embassies and consulates worldwide The applicant (and representative payee, if any) will be notified by mail of award or denial. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Not applicable. From 30 to 60 days. A request for appeal may be filed at any local Social Security office, the U.S. Embassy, 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita 0930, Manila and U.S. Embassies and consulates worldwide. The appeal process ranges from a local office review to a review by the Federal courts. Generally, appeals must be filed within 60 days of the date on which a written notice of decision is received by the applicant The law allows for the redetermination of a person's benefit amount and continuing eligibility. The procedures for conducting such reviews are not yet determined. Not applicable. Monthly cash benefits are paid to certain World War II veterans who meet the qualification criteria prescribed in the law for each month they reside outside the United States on the first day of that month. There are no restrictions on the use of benefits, although the right to future benefits is not transferable or assignable. Not applicable. Not applicable. None. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Benefits are paid to certain World War II veterans meeting the criteria specified under Applicant Eligibility. Consult Appendix IV of the Catalog. Samantha Rinker
SSA, OISP
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore , MD 21235 US
samantha.rinker@ssa.gov
Phone: 410-966-0494

Sathya Sharma
SSA, CDPS, 6th Floor
1221 Nevin Avenue
Richmond, CA 94801 USA
Sathya.Sharma@ssa.gov
Phone: 510-970-8258 http://www.socialsecurity.gov 28-0401-0-1-701 (Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 16$2,906,072.00; FY 17 est $2,388,885.00; FY 18 Estimate Not Available - (Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use) FY 22$298,135.00; FY 23 est $200,000.00; FY 24 est $200,000.00; - The maximum monthly SVB payable for current year 2023 is $685.50 (per Title VIII of the Act, the benefit amount equals 75 percent of the SSI federal benefit rate). This amount changes yearly. The monthly SVP amount payable to an individual is reduced by the amount of that individual's other benefit income for the month. Other benefit income includes any recurring payment received as an annuity, pension, retirement, or disability benefit. In December 2021, 85 beneficiaries received SVB payments. The FY 2022 SVB payments totaled $298,135. As of July 2023, 52 beneficiaries were receiving SVB payments. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 20, Part 408, Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans, subparts A through L, a program fact sheet "Special Benefits to Certain World War II Veterans," and a booklet "Special Benefits for World War II Veterans" are available from any Social Security office without charge. They can also be found on the Social Security internet site. Not applicable.