An 84 year old is receiving SSI and welfare benefits. Would a $1000 monthly annuity payment affect these bentfits?

Yes, the receipt of the annuity will likely cost all of the SSI benefits and will at the minimum create a "spend down" - an amount that the 84 year...

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Waiting for disability back pay

If you have an attorney, you need to talk to that attorney right away. In most states, once you have been approved for Social Swecurity and have...

I'm 35 years of age and only worked 5 or 6 jobs in my whole life. Will I receive ssdi and ssi benefits?

You can not choose which benefits you take - if you qualify for both, you are required to take the SSDI and then SSI will make up any difference...

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My friend was denied SSI/SSD. What type of legal representation should they look for in order to be award benefits?

These are all good questions, but many attorneys handle their cases and clients very differently. These are questions to be asked BEFORE you hire...

Is a Personal Injury Settlement reportable to Social Security Disability?

There is not obligataion to report the cash payment - it is separate from any Social Security benefits. There may be some Medicare obligations,...

Can my mom received social security benefits from my dad who passed away?

If mom is the disabled widow and is between age 50 and 60 and meets the requirments for disability, she can apply for SSD benefits as a disabled...

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What monetary benefits does a veteran's widow/er get?

There could be several types of benefits involved - DIC, aid and attendance.... In addition to my colleagues' suggestion, you may also find an...

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Under FL. statue, 222.18 are my Federal Disability Insurance Benefits exempted from garnishment for child support payments?

It sounds like you are getting SSI benefits, but it is not clear. It may matter a lot. But the usual rule is child support may be taken from...

I am in the process of waiting on my disability claim to get approved. This is my first time applying , should I get an lawyer?

There are some facts we need that are missing here - yourage, education, the kind of work you used to do, how long you have been off work, what...

Social security has my girlfriend down as my wife and now are adding her income against my benefits and need to know how to fix

If you cannot get the problem addressed by an in-person meeting at your Social Security office, then contact either your US Representatives or US...