Is social security optional or mandatory?

Only SSA issues a social security number, and a child is not required to have one, but it will need needed for a variety of purposes like claiming...

No, not if the only money in your account is SSDI. You need to make sure the bank is aware of that.

I was awarded SSDI and the ALJ went back to 06-2013 , I collected unemployment from then to 12-2013

Not sure who is beating you but it sounds like they want to determine if you have to pay back any money. This could be to your benefit.

Can I take control of my steps sons Social security Survivors benefit?

You can contact the local office where he lives on his behalf and report the situation and ask that a representative payee be appointed. You can...

My wife past away can i receive her social security benefits

Well they told you you could so go apply.

If for 9 years you were receiving SSI benefits for your child and you the payee was dismissed.....what could be possible reasons

without all the facts, it is impossible to say.

On Supplemental Security Income(SSI) getting a divorce settlement. How to invest money so I'm not penalized by social security?

A car is not really an investment but a home is. Both are not counted as assets.

What would make SSI benefits change to another payee?

For some reason you were not considered the best choice.

If the Judge finds you were engaged in substantial gainful activity then You will be denied at the first step and he will not make a ruling on the...

Does SS disability pay for previous hospital bills related to the day of disability/accident

NO, SS disability pays a monthly amount to the disabled person, but does not pay medical bills. I would suggest talking with a bankruptcy...