Is it illegal to be asked why I am eligible for medicare and disability benefits?

Most Medicare recipients are over age 65 so that might be the reason she was asking. As far as why you are disabled, she may have thought that...

How many appeals can I file for ssid claim

Yes, you can appeal the decision to the Social Security Appeals Council and there will be instructions on how to do this on any unfavorable...

Can a person who gets ssi own a home?

I agree with the prior answers with one caution: this will not be a problem SO LONG AS the SSI recipient does not own any other real estate and so...

Can we charge elderly some for care and living expenses while living with us?

I agree with Ms. Weinberg's response here and just want to add that in order to make sure your arrangement will comply with Medicaid regulations in...

Can I have my father involuntarily commited?

While this situation sounds terrible, I don't think involuntary commitment is going to be a potential solution because that would require showing...

How to protect elderly mom's home after death.

There is one huge factor that could really affect what you want to do here and that factor is whether or not mother might be using or might in the...

Do I need a real estate attorney?

If the sons are owners of the property, then they would have to join in selling the home with the stepmother. If they don't want to sell the home,...

Can I get life insurance for a parent if hey are on Medicaid?

It is possible that life insurance could be purchased. Under these circumstances, the greatest likelihood of getting a policy would be purchase of...

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I severed nerves in my wrist (my dominant hand) up on a ladder with a sheet of metal. I am a roofer by trade for 20+ years. This

I completely agree with Mr. Love's response and want to underscore that SSA disability is an "all or nothing" proposition. There is no partial...

Legally can the treasury department take monies I had withheld from my social security benefits to help pay my bills.

I think you need to put a bit more information here to get a useful answer. If you are asking can the government possibly seize SSA funds, then...