Marilyn Hamilton's Answers (296)

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I'be been on disability for 1 year and exhausted my disability account. How do I get approval for long term disability.

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 20, 2011

It sounds as if you have been getting a private disability check. You can file for Social Security disability to see if you qualify. You must...

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Do i need to file bankrupt against Social Security Disability? Are there any attorneys that help with "so called overpayments"?

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 20, 2011

You may not be able to discharge the Social Security overpayment in bankruptcy. You should consult an attorney who specializes in bankruptcy to...

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I would like to receive a lump sum settlement instead of the monthly benefits.... Is that possible... I've been on since 11/01..

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 20, 2011

Social Security is an insurance program, not a payment for injuries. Congress authorized benefit checks for folks who meet requirements, including...

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I have just recently noticed my Social Security check is smaller than it was when I first started getting it three years ago.

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 20, 2011

Have you just become eligible for Medicare? The premium for Part B (doctor, medical equipment, etc) is approximately $100 monthly -- more for some...

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If you win social security disability what costs can you save?

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 18, 2011

Good answers all. Just to add -- in some areas, local governments will reduce property taxes on a house owned and lived in (as principal...

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Question regarding Social Security income a 16 yr old receives, mother just passed away

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 18, 2011

A 16- or 17-year old does not have a legal right to his/her own Social Security or SSI check. SSA decides who the payee should be. Who is the...

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I was informed because I am on SSI disability my workers compensation settlement will affect my benefits can you please explain,

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 18, 2011

My colleagues have given good advice. If you now get Social Security disability, there is, by law, an offset for Workers Compensation. How long...

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How can I get my son's social security number (the mother is hostile) and has opened a new case from Oklahoma?

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 18, 2011

In this situation, SSA will not release the SSN of a child to you. From your question, it appears that your son is now 18 years old, or older--...

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What are the benfits if I get married and I am a dependent of the court ?

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 18, 2011

My colleagues have given good answers. You don't say whether you are now getting a Social Security check -- if you are, your marriage...

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HOW CAN I SUPOENA THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION FOR SSI RECORDS OF A MINOR CHILD FOR CHILD SUPPORT MODIFICATION PURPOSES?

Marilyn's answer | Answered on November 18, 2011

My colleagues have given good advice. Since you specify that you want these records for child support modification purposes, it appears that you...

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