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Can I collect unemployment and social security at the same time in Texas?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

Yes - generally social security retirement you can collect at age 62 (although with a discount - so if you can wait til at least full retirement...

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Do I need SSI denial attorney should I appeal?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

Yes, PLEASE do appeal IF you can not work full time due to your medical condition and please do get an attorney - your evidence development was...

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I am going to apply for SSI but I need a letter from my mom about "in-kind support and maintenance".

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

She will want to explain that your rent is $X/mo. and make sure that $X is the right fraction for how many people live in the home. So if it is...

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Can the Social Security Administers Office not follow the hearing judges decision on the onset date of the retro pay owed you?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

"After being denied 3 times at the administrative level I went to a hearing in front of a judge. ------------There are not 3 appeal opportunities...

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The power of the SS administration

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 13, 2014

Good morning: 1. Can the SS administration overrule the administrative judge's decision? ----- Yes. There are audits and ALJ award can be...

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Can a bank take my Mothers Social Security (only income) to pay for a house she co signed for

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

The bank can not garnish her SS moneys. However, a creditor with a court Judgment can get an order to freeze her bank account. Although...

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What qualifies miss use of Social Security Funds?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss of your father. If she is using it for your food, shelter, other bills, then it is not likely misuse. If she is...

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Consequences from SSDI or SSI if a disabled person does not notify agencies of work performed.

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

I agree with my two colleagues. While some work is typically not going to kill her benefits, SSI will generally see an offset after the first $65...

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Mother US Citizen aged 65. If dad aged 70 obtains GC through mom & immigrates can he benefit from medicaid & health benefits?

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Generally, yes, he can but ONLY by putting in that time - with stipulations and not right away, which may make it impractical for your father. ...

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I receive pensions from three countries when I told ss this 1 pension comes from the UK they reduced my pension why

Stephanie's answer | Answered on February 12, 2014

Generally, (and in a simplistic explanation) prior to letting them know of your foreign work and related pension, the US SSA was presuming you had...

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