I retired @ 10 years. Five years ago, I was diagnosed with a rare terminal illness. My prognosis was 3-5 years to live.

You should post this in the tax area to get better advice.

How do i go about getting disability for my back pain caused by arthritis

I agree with the answers you were given, and I know Ms. Joy is very knowledgeable.

IF you have that much in savings then you would probably be cut off from SSI.

Widows benefits

It depends on age and the type of benefits.

Regarding legal protection of SSI benefits.

I think it will depend on how the money is distributed from the pension. If sister is deemed to control it, she will have a difficult time...

SSA says they do most reieiws in 30-60 days and that over 90 percent are upheld. Age and education are certainly relevant vocational factors that...

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They can possibly garnish your SS benefits. Theoretically, they should leave you enough to live on, but sometimes that is a matter of...

My husband and I were married 1 day short of 10 yrs, can I still collect his soc. sec.?

You would need 10 years of marriage to collect from divorced spouse record.

I draw Teacher Retirement and Social Security. When I retired, I lost my husbands Social Security. After his death, how much of

I am afraid your potential survivor benefits will still be reduced. See http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10007.pdf. It is likely your husband SS is...

Can my retirement annuity or Social Security be attached or garnished in Florida?

Your ssa benefits are safe if you keep them separate.