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SSI is a needs based program. So, when you marry, your spouse's income and resources will be considered in determining how much your monthly SSI check will be. (Income is what you use for food or shelter). Resources (things owned) are explained on SSA's website at http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/ 11015.html#5 What is not a resource is also explained on the website.A couple's resources can be worth up to $3,000 before you would be found ineligible for SSI. For more specific calculations of how...
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Divorcing husband of 35 years our only income is his social security, will i be able to receive alamony?
You would have to consult with a family law attorney to find out how much alimony you would be entitled to as this varies from state to state. However, you would be entitled to benefits as a divorced spouse depending on your age and whether your spouse is receiving social security retirement or social security disability (DIB or SSDI). If your spouse is receiving social security retirement or social security disability (SSDI or DIB), you could get divorced spouse benefits if: 1. The...
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How much spousal support can I get from my husband if I am on social security disability
I am not a family law attorney in your state, so I cannot address how much spousal support you would receive. However, if you are asking whether your social security disability would be lower b/c you are receiving spousal support, I can answer the question from the following viewpoint: 1. Social Security Disability (also called SSDI, Title II, SSD) would not be reduced b/c you are receiving spousal support. 2. SSI (also called Supplemental Security Income, Title XVI) is a needs based...
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My husband died in 1993 - I am a widow and just became disabled at 56 am I eligible for widows benefits
You satisfy the age requirement and have had a disability within 7 years of your husband's death depending on which month your husband died and which month you became disabled..You would need to be found disabled by the Social Security Administration at DDS (Disability Determination Services) or ODAR (the hearing office). SInce I do not have all the details to determine your eligibility, please read below to see if you meet the other requirements. Disabled Widow’s/Widower’s benefits (DWB)...
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I hve paid in very little to my benefits can I draw off of my husbands benefits
It is unclear from your question: 1) How old your husband is 2) If you have children, their ages 3) What type of benefits your huband is receiving and 4) Whether he is deceased OPTION 1: You may be eligible for benefits as a result of your Husband's Retirement benefits that he draws at age 62 or older: a. If you are younger than 62, you are caring for his entitled child under age 16 or an adult child who is disabled prior to age 22 OR OPTION II You may be eligible for...
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Is unemployment and disability an option
In Georgia, when you collect unemployment benefits, you affirm, to the GA Department of Labor, that you are ready and willing to work . Each state has different requirements to collect unemployment compensation. However, the receipt of both unemployment and social security disability benefits is not a contradiction. Social Security Ruling 00-1c incorporates analysis from the Supreme Court decision of Carolyn C. Cleveland v. Policy Management Systems Corp, 526 U.S. 795(1999). The Supreme...
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Collecting survivors benefits
The evidence required to prove your children's dependency will vary based upon how the children are related to the insured. a. You may be asked to show that the children lived with the insured at one time OR b. They received contributions for their support from the insured OR c. The insured provided at least one-half of their support. AND 2. The children are the insured’s natural children by meeting any of the following conditions: a. Under the state law where...
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My social security disability was denied and I want to appeal. do I need a lawyer??
If you are scheduled for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at ODAR (ie., the hearing office), I would highly recommend that you retain an attorney who knows how to present a case to develop an adequate record if the case needs to be appealed and who knows how to question the vocational expert and/or medical expert. In Atlanta, the ODAR staff does not develop the record, so you would need an attorney to obtain the medical records and to provide your treating sources with the attorney'...