One residence, six residences, would make no difference to Social Security as far as retirement benefits or Medicare are concerned. Even very rich...

My estranged husband has passed away. I'm wondering if I qualify for social security benefits that he may have.?

An estranged (assuming you mean separated but not divorced and married at least nine months) can get the same benefits that any spouse would be...

How long does it take to get a decision from the writer?

There is no set time. But, if it is listed with a decision writer, that is the last step before it is issued. It could be a matter of days or still...

The answer about the decision being in editing means the decision was written and is being prepared for release. You should get it soon. By...

I am a single mother my childs father is on ssi can i still file for Child support?

You can certainly file for child support, but filing and getting are two different things. If the father is on SSI, in most states, there will...

There can be a variety of reasons why the back pay is being held up. These can include the need for a representative payee, possible Windfall...

Do I have to report my lump sum retirement pension to SSDI and will SSDI penalize me for it in any way?

Assuming you were reporting your work activity to SS all along, there would not be a problem. The lump sum from your retirement is not work income...

What can be considered severe financial loss to expedite?

Social Security Disability requires that you be unable to work for a period that has lasted or is expected to last at least twelve months. So, I am...

No, you will not have to pay back what you already received. You need to report any income to the SSA and it could, most likely would, affect your...

It appears that DIC benefits, since they are not based on your income, are also not reduced should you receive SS benefits or your record, or if...