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SSI + Immigration

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

More than 30 days out of country makes you ineligible for SSI until you are back in the country for a certain amount of time. Medicare may...

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How do i go about getting disability for my back pain caused by arthritis

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

You "can" apply yourself by starting online at ssa.gov. This is especially true if you want to avoid the Walnut Street office and going in person...

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My son received a special needs trust froma friend who wanted him to travel now social security has begun to cancel his ssi .

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

He can not have cash without it effecting his SSI. The trustee can PAY for his trip directly, but can't give him cash. Itemize travel expenses? ...

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Father with multiple myeloma, he's 68, still employed but not working since January, not enough credit to retire.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

"Want to know what are his options, he is not getting paid by the employer and he's been out of work since january, should he apply for disability?...

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I draw Teacher Retirement and Social Security. When I retired, I lost my husbands Social Security. After his death, how much of

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

Thank you for your social security question. OK, when you filed or YOUR SS, prior to receiving pension, you were given a welfare/social rate (% of...

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Is lieing to the state fraud?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

Yes, knowingly lying to the state with regard to a material fact, can be criminal fraud. If I were you, I'd bring my proof of son's residency...

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I had applied for a financial assistance application through St Joes hospital, and recieved a letter we did not qualify

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 21, 2014

Yes, typically you can file for BK even if you have not been late. I also wouldn't worry about the prior us of the CC's - if it wasn't done for...

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In Texas if someone falsify paper work to get food stamps what can happen to that person?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

Hmm, prison, overpayment status (and pay back)... not to mention, if the children are living with you, you can likely file for child support from...

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Disability qualifications and leaving work with a company buyout.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

Generally, taking a buy out will not effect your chances. That is because your likelihood of winning depends on whether you are unable to work, as...

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Can my retirement annuity or Social Security be attached or garnished in Florida?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on April 20, 2014

With regard to the annuity, you likely need many more details to determine if it is protected, so I will defer on that. "almost $2,000 from...

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SSI + Immigration

How do i go about getting disability for my back pain caused by arthritis

My son received a special needs trust froma friend who wanted him to travel now social security has begun to cancel his ssi .

Father with multiple myeloma, he's 68, still employed but not working since January, not enough credit to retire.

I draw Teacher Retirement and Social Security. When I retired, I lost my husbands Social Security. After his death, how much of

Is lieing to the state fraud?

I had applied for a financial assistance application through St Joes hospital, and recieved a letter we did not qualify

In Texas if someone falsify paper work to get food stamps what can happen to that person?

Disability qualifications and leaving work with a company buyout.

Can my retirement annuity or Social Security be attached or garnished in Florida?