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78 yo male - no Social Security work credits - end stage renal disease diagnosis. Is he eligible for Medicare?
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Answered on September 27, 2012
Regarding ESRD (End stage renal disease), the pamphlet Medicare SSA Publication No. 05-10043, July 2012 (available on ssa.gov) says in pertinent...
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My stepfather had eye surgury twice and needs more surgury, he has a temp job. he has worked all of his life and is in his 50
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Answered on September 27, 2012
Social Security disability is payable only for disabling medical conditions that result in work-related limitations which preclude work and are...
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I receive SSDI. My two minor children did too, until Prop-8 in California outlawed my same-sex marriage.
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Answered on September 27, 2012
It's my understanding that a lawsuit is pending on the validity/constitutionality of Prop 8. Possibly SSA is awaiting the court decision.
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Is the social security my mother receives for me legally my money?
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Answered on September 26, 2012
SSA requires that the money for you be spent for your shelter, food, medical care, transportation, schooling, clothes, etc. So, the short answer...
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Does my income count against what my children receive in SSI from their dad?
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Answered on September 26, 2012
If your husband is getting social security disability, and the children are getting checks as his dependents, then your getting divorced won't...
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My Mom passed away on Sept 13 2012 I just found out from her bank that social security took her last check i
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Answered on September 26, 2012
If your question is whether this is correct, it may very well be. Social Security checks are paid after the close of the month, for example, a...
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Can I marrry my friend who is on SSI as I am from disability? and our payments will still be the same?
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Answered on September 26, 2012
If you are common-law married, that is just a valid and binding legally as if you had gone through a marriage ceremony. Each state has its own...
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I have serious back problems confirmed by only a x-ray.Do I need to have a mri done before I apply for ssdi benefits.
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Answered on September 26, 2012
No, SSA does not require any particular test(s). Sometimes a medical condition will show on one kind of test, but not on a different test. SSA...
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How can I add my disabled spouse to share in my Social Security benefits so she can receive monthly benefits now?
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Answered on September 26, 2012
Unfortunately, you cannot "add your spouse to your Social Security benefits" now. A spouse can get checks on the record of the other spouse only...
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Do SSDI attorneys specialize in different disabilities?
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Answered on September 23, 2012
Most attorneys who take social security disability cases do not limit themselves to just one type of disability. In fact, it is very common for...
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