What to do after receiving inheritance so I don't lose all my benifits.
SSI allows you to have $2000 in assets (plus your home and a car). You will lose that benefit for a month but, assuming you spend the money, you...
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SSI allows you to have $2000 in assets (plus your home and a car). You will lose that benefit for a month but, assuming you spend the money, you...
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While I agree with Mr. Young, please note that SSI benefit would be affected by a personal injury settlement since that program is a welfare type...
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The money must be reported to the SSA but will not affect any SSDI benefit you receive. It would preclude any SSI money but I doubt that's the...
To add to the prior answer, you should also consult with a local workers compensation attorney.
File a police report and then contact a local personal injury attorney who can determine how to best proceed from there.
The calculations can get complicated when you receive both SSI and SSDI. Await the notice of award which will explain all the math.
Your chances are good although not without your own lawyer.
Re-posting to the immigration forum.