Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Spanish term or phrase:
carta de mérito
English translation:
benefit verification letter
Added to glossary by
Bill Greendyk
Nov 20, 2002 19:56
21 yrs ago
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Spanish term
carta de mérito
Spanish to English
Bus/Financial
Insurance forms
Insurance Form:
Si está recibiendo beneficios del Seguro Social, por favor envíenos una copia de su carta de mérito.
(further on the text also mentions "ameritados")
Thanks!
Si está recibiendo beneficios del Seguro Social, por favor envíenos una copia de su carta de mérito.
(further on the text also mentions "ameritados")
Thanks!
Proposed translations
(English)
5 +3 | Benefit Verification Statement/Letter |
trans4u (X)
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5 +2 | entitlement letter |
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
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5 +2 | eligibility letter |
Henry Hinds
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4 | eligibility form |
dawn39 (X)
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Proposed translations
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Benefit Verification Statement/Letter
PLEASE NOTE: If you do not receive Social Security or Medicare benefits, please do not request a benefit verification letter. If you want to verify the accurate reporting of your earnings and Social Security tax history, see an estimate of your future retirement, survivors, and disability benefits, or learn how to qualify for those benefits, you should obtain a Social Security Statement.
Why Do I Need a Social Security Benefit Verification Statement?
To obtain services or other benefits.
What Information Can I Get on a Benefit Verification Statement?
Current or Prior Benefit Amount and Effective Date
Birth Date
Hospital and Supplemental Medical Insurance Entitlement Dates
Type of Benefits Being Received
Current Supplemental Security Income Payment Amount and Effective Dates
Type of Supplemental Security Payments Being Received.
https://s00dace.ssa.gov/pro/beve/bevehome.shtml
Hope this helps.
Why Do I Need a Social Security Benefit Verification Statement?
To obtain services or other benefits.
What Information Can I Get on a Benefit Verification Statement?
Current or Prior Benefit Amount and Effective Date
Birth Date
Hospital and Supplemental Medical Insurance Entitlement Dates
Type of Benefits Being Received
Current Supplemental Security Income Payment Amount and Effective Dates
Type of Supplemental Security Payments Being Received.
https://s00dace.ssa.gov/pro/beve/bevehome.shtml
Hope this helps.
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Rosa Garcia
: mrsrag1981
2 hrs
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agree |
Jane Lamb-Ruiz (X)
: This is correct for the US but do we know if it is the US?
18 hrs
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agree |
María Eugenia Wachtendorff
10 days
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Comment: "Thanks! As Jane points out, this is sometimes country-specific terminology, but it turns out my text deals with a U.S. resident, so we'll go with this one. Thanks everyone. Bill "
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entitlement letter
letter that proves the person is entitled to receive Social Security (yes, I know, it's not necessarily Social security us style
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Note added at 2002-11-20 21:09:02 (GMT)
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in any case, one is entitled to receive benefits of social programs in US English...
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Note added at 2002-11-22 20:49:39 (GMT)
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Bill,
Eligibility letter sounds best because the if someone has merito in Spanish it can be are eligible for...
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Note added at 2002-11-20 21:09:02 (GMT)
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in any case, one is entitled to receive benefits of social programs in US English...
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Note added at 2002-11-22 20:49:39 (GMT)
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Bill,
Eligibility letter sounds best because the if someone has merito in Spanish it can be are eligible for...
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eligibility letter
Ya
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Note added at 2002-11-21 00:33:56 (GMT)
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Strange way to say it, \"carta de mérito\", but it does not sound too bad as a translation for \"eligibility\" or \"entitlement\" letter as Jane offers. Both are good.
It is a re-translation for sure.
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Note added at 2002-11-21 00:33:56 (GMT)
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Strange way to say it, \"carta de mérito\", but it does not sound too bad as a translation for \"eligibility\" or \"entitlement\" letter as Jane offers. Both are good.
It is a re-translation for sure.
Reference:
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eligibility form
William,sobra toda explicación si vas a la página que te doy.
En cuanto a "ameritados", es decir, los que reunen los requisitos para beneficiarse de las prestaciones de la Seguridad Social,yo lo traduciría como
"eligible applicants"
Cheers!
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Note added at 2002-11-21 07:39:53 (GMT)
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As for \"eligible applicants\" go to.
http://www.rhc.universalservice.org/eligibility/hcps.asp
En cuanto a "ameritados", es decir, los que reunen los requisitos para beneficiarse de las prestaciones de la Seguridad Social,yo lo traduciría como
"eligible applicants"
Cheers!
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Note added at 2002-11-21 07:39:53 (GMT)
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As for \"eligible applicants\" go to.
http://www.rhc.universalservice.org/eligibility/hcps.asp
Reference:
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