How can i get disability benifets because i have epilepsy

SSA looks at epilepsy over the long term. One thing that can help, is for you to keep a diary of your seizures -- when, how often, description...

My colleague gives a good answer. Social Security is paid according to federal law, when there is a loss of earnings due to death, retirement, or...

Do I need to share my Social Security and/or retirement with my wife if I divorce her?

My colleagues give good answers. Social Security is paid according to federal law, and is not subject to being "divided" or "shared" in a divorce...

What kind of help can I get from government if I am U.S. citizen but just lost my job. My unemployment check is only 600?

My colleague gives a good answer. But, understand that Social Security disability is for people who cannot work. If you are able to do your past...

Can you claim social security for a deceased spouse if you were common law married?

My colleague is correct: Social Security recognizes a common-law marriage the same as a ceremonial marriage. However, Social Security looks to...

Is my daughter eligable for survivor benefits?

My colleague gives a good answer, as usual! There are two possibilities why there's nothing payable to a child: 1. If a person gets...

Social Security. How do I earn credits toward retirement? I'm 48 years old

My colleague has given you a good answer. If you continue to get disability, when you reach Full Retirement Age (currently 66, will go up to 67...

Where to apply for benefits

She might check on eligibility for food stamps, Medicaid, possibly Temporary Aid to Needy Families, and/or housing assistance. These are not...

Is this a typical way for denials to be written for social security

My colleague is correct. This does not happen in every case, but it does happen a lot. In fact, much of the language in the denial notices is...

Social security survivor benifit?

Mycolleague is correct. Your best option may be to file a request for waiver, which SSA can grant (meaning the overpayment does not have to be...