SSI and College

I agree with Mr. Pont. While technically, the student can go to college while on SSI, his ability to go to college suggests he is no longer...

I get a donation?

SSI is welfare disability. As such any asset in excess of $2,000 would disqualify you from SSI and other welfare programs such as Food Stamps and...

Very confusing about SSI. please help. CAN you do a spend down BEFORE you are approved for only SSI ?

$2,000 in assets typically disqualifies one for most welfare programs inclulding SSI. If you are found disabled for SSI, then and only then will...

Will a long term disability payout affect SSDI income?

You should request a copy of the long term disability (LTD) policy. There is a paragraph in the policy that deals with offsets that discusses the...

I have a workers comp mediation settlement coming up can I ask for pain an suffering too?

You cannot recover for pain and suffering in a workers compensation case only for lost wages and your medical expenses. If you have an attorney...

I'm on Disability?

Yes they can sue you. Your being on Social Security Disability does not protect you. However, they cannot take your check. They may try to go after...

How should I take it if ALJ asked 1 hypothetical with 4 jobs then next hypothetical there were no jobs ?

The hyotheticals the ALJ asked is based on his/her view of the medical evidence. if the medical evidence supports hypothetical one you lose. On the...

I recently got engaged. If I get married would I lose my SSDI, MEDICARE ,and food stamps?

If you become married, one of the downsides is Welfare looks at the entire income of the family unit. You would have to have someone sit down and...

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Offered 150k work comp settlement but unsure if should take and then how would that effect if I want to apply for dis soc sec

For most people SSDI benefits are reduced if you are receiving WC payments. Also, even though you have a bum left leg, it does not necessarily mean...

I am trying get disability.?

If your case has previously been denied, then it is helpful to have "new evidence" showing that you are now disabled.