Reference no: EM132801957

1. The OASDI program provides retirement benefits to covered employees and their dependents. Explain whether each of the following persons would be eligible for OASDI retirement benefits based on the retired worker's earnings record. Treat each situation separately.

a. A retired worker's unmarried son, age 25, who became totally disabled at age 15 because of an auto accident
b. A spouse, age 63, of a retired worker who is no longer caring for an unmarried child under age 18
c. A retired worker's spouse, age 45, who is caring for the 12-year-old daughter of the retired worker
d. A divorced spouse, age 55, who was married to a retired worker for six years

2. The OASDI program pays survivor benefits to eligible family members based on the deceased worker's earnings record. Explain whether each of the following persons would be eligible for OASDI survivor benefits based on the deceased worker's earnings record. Treat each situation separately.

a. A surviving spouse, age 35, who is caring for an unmarried child under age 16
b. A son, age 19, who is attending college full time
c. A surviving spouse, age 55, who has no children under age 16 in her care
d. A surviving spouse, age 60, who has been out of the labor force for several years

3. The OASDI program pays disability benefits to a disabled worker and eligible family members. Explain whether each of the following persons would be eligible for disability-income benefits. In each case, assume that the disabled worker is disability insured. Treat each situation separately.

a. A worker, age 22, who is injured in an auto accident and is expected to return to work within three months
b. The disabled worker's spouse, age 35, who is caring for a dependent child under age 16; the disabled worker is currently receiving benefits
c. The disabled worker's daughter, age 16, who is attending high school full-time
d. A chemistry professor, age 50, who can no longer teach because of chronic laryngitis but can work as a research scientist for a drug company
e. A 40-year-old worker who expects to be off work for at least one year due to a crushed foot