Is my social security card fake?

Go to local office and apply for a replacement card.

You can file an appeal and claim good cause for being late.

If I do not inform my retiree health plan of my wife's pre-65 disability-related enrollment in Medicare, would they find out?

Likely and I don't think anyone would advise you to conceal information.

My cousin has suffered from PTSD (nightmares, flashbacks, etc.) and major depression since 4/2012 - present.

A certain is not required. Your cousin should have an experienced disability lawyer.

If I have a medicaid and receive food stamps could I get a mortgage ?

This is a financial question, not legal. Check with a bank or mortgage company.

Do you have to notify the social security administration that you have cash award settlement

Well it would depend on the type of benefits you are receiving.

What will happen if my social security disability income payee calls ssi and tells them they will no longer be my payee?

They will want a new payee. You can suggest someone.

The state of Pennsylvania gave a criminal who stole my wallet my social security number. What can I do to sue Pennsylvania for

I agree that they should not have done that. You will have a hard time suing for money against the State.

Can I work while waiting to get Social Security Disability? How may hours & or how much can I make?

Working part-time under SSDI is not considered SGA if less than 1000. However, questions will be asked about your work and why you don't work...

Does unemployment compensation affect Social security payments?

UI does not affect SS retirement. I assume you know that the longer you wait to apply the higher your monthly amount.