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On social security disability, can creditors touch bank account if i stop paying

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 14, 2015

Hi, I am so sorry for your troubles with this. OK, Social Security benefits AT ITS SOURCE (the SSA) is not garnishable - however, people don't...

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What am I to do now! Wait to die? I've been denied disability and this lawyer had 3 yrs to be prepared at court but wasn't? How?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 07, 2015

Oh my, I am so very sorry. Are you saying that the Judge didn't have a copy of your current medical records? Or are you saying you didn't have...

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What can I do when my Dr. knows I'm disabled and can't work any more but won't give the disability insurance what they need.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 06, 2015

It would seem that your doctor is unaware that for him to be helpful, requires no red tape at all. It asks that he send your medical records when...

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Question about welfare

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 05, 2015

Hi, and Happy Easter. Food stamps are not a part of the SS program/system, but is more of a local welfare program you can apply for via your...

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Is there a statue of limitations on claiming ss for children of a deceased person?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

OK, while it may not be a statute of limitations per se, but the SSA does have a limit on how many months of benefits it will pay retroactively...

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I still use my maiden name in my marriage contract after I get married.Can I use my husband name if I get Social Security?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 04, 2015

I agree with Ms. Hilbush. I will add that you use your Birth Certificate, Photo ID and marriage certificate to connect the dots for other agencies...

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Social Security Retirement

Stephanie's answer | Answered on November 17, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. Yes, the check received in Nov. was for surviving through Oct. He did survive Oct., so he is entitled to that...

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Is there any aid out there for someone who cannot work full time? I am currently not diagnosed because I need a specialist now.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on November 10, 2014

Unfortunately, Social Security does not pay for partial disability. You are either disabled or you are not. However, if you can not work FT (and...

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Will I still receive my ssdi benefits after the disability update report?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on November 10, 2014

Make sure your mental health doctor is documenting your ongoing limitations and mental impairments so that even if you have returned to school, it...

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Would I be able to receive my checks and my Medicare insurance while I wait on the ALJ to they decide my case

Stephanie's answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

"Would I be able to receive my checks and my Medicare insurance while I wait on the ALJ to they decide my case" ------ You can not receive SSD or...

Stephanie O. Joy's Answers (2717)

On social security disability, can creditors touch bank account if i stop paying

What am I to do now! Wait to die? I've been denied disability and this lawyer had 3 yrs to be prepared at court but wasn't? How?

What can I do when my Dr. knows I'm disabled and can't work any more but won't give the disability insurance what they need.

Question about welfare

Is there a statue of limitations on claiming ss for children of a deceased person?

I still use my maiden name in my marriage contract after I get married.Can I use my husband name if I get Social Security?

Social Security Retirement

Is there any aid out there for someone who cannot work full time? I am currently not diagnosed because I need a specialist now.

Will I still receive my ssdi benefits after the disability update report?

Would I be able to receive my checks and my Medicare insurance while I wait on the ALJ to they decide my case