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Is a disabled person forced to take medicare social security disability related, when they reach 40 work credits?
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Answered on March 20, 2015
You can decline Medicare but I would not be so quick to do so without first seeing what it offers versus what it costs in comparison to the health...
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Medical review advice
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Answered on March 20, 2015
This is just government inefficiency and nothing to worry about. They may not even review you again in 2017 or ever. Nonetheless, continue to...
Do I owe UNUM back pay for 13 payments while receiving SSDI at the same time for the 13 payments and SSDI still continues?
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Answered on March 20, 2015
Most long term disability policies such as those through UNUM do provide for repayment of any duplicate benefits paid. However, if you have no...
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Converting regular SS to SSD Update
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Answered on March 20, 2015
First, congratulations on getting this large back pay benefit. That is obviously an excellent result. As the prior answer correctly notes, being...
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Find disability lawyers
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Answered on March 20, 2015
The prior two answers are exactly correct. I like the AVVO feature of "find a lawyer" since it lets you see client reviews ahead of time. You...
If I get married will social security know without me telling them how will they know
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Answered on March 20, 2015
I understand your concern but, actually, it is their business because they're paying you money which may be effected by your change in marital status.
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I JUST STARTED RECEIVING MY DISABILITY NOW WORKMANS COMP IS OFFEERING ME A SETTLEMENT OF $25,000. HOW WILL MY SSI BE AFFECTED?
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Answered on March 20, 2015
If you are receiving Social Security Disability (not SSI) then your benefits are usually reduced by a formula based upon your age. The usual...
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SSI medical condition review
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Answered on March 20, 2015
I agree with Mr. Pham. You have the two programs (SSD and SSI) mixed up which is a common mistake. Your question is a bit unclear but it seems...
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Can an employer fire me if they decide to do a background check after they have already offered me the position? please see belo
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Answered on March 20, 2015
I agree with Ian on this topic. Ordinarily an employer can hire and fire at will with certain, very limited, exceptions. However, as he points...
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My mother may be moving out of state due to a new job offer. I am 18, and I do not want to go with her. Can she make me go?
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Answered on March 19, 2015
Do you have to? No. You're legally an adult and can do as you please in that regard. There is, of course, the bigger question of how you will...