Is it legal for the state to call and say you owe x-amount of dollars (over-pay?) and that it must be paid in one lump sum?

Any notice of overpayment and collection should be in writing. You should have a right to contest it also.

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You can own a house and a car and still collect SSI. SSA may well wonder where you got the resources to buy a house while collecting SSI.

How is it that my cousin owes social security money?

The only way to find out is to look at the notice sent to your cousin. He should take it to local office to discuss and possibly appeal.

I missed a day of work for my food stamps and was aloud to make it up they are denying my food stamps Iput the hours in

Your question is not clear. What are you asking?

Is there any type of debt a surviving spouse does not have to pay?

It really depends on the type of debt/loan. You should consult a local attorney to review your situation, including options for settling any...

My Husband has a Treach...He has no voice and once worked as a Deputy Inspector in Los Angeles. We applied for ssdi and they tur

Your question is confusing. who makes too much money? If you husband is working and earning over 1070 a month, then he can not collect SSDI. Go...

Lab bill for collection, billed late, and over two and half years old-on disability, I had lab work done, do not remember MD.

Respond to all notices and let them know the facts. Save all correspondence. check with office that performed services to see if you can get...

How can I avoid being disqualified for continuing my SSI benefits?

Go to SSA.gov to read up on home ownership exclusion and SSI. Enter the terms in the search box.

Social security benefits

They will end when she is 18. They are for the custodial parent.

A friend is receiving a settlement from a lawsuit and is on SSI, SSD and also food stamps. Can they make a claim against this?

There would be no reason for them to try to collect food stamps back before he gets the settlement. His SSI eligibility can be affected but not...