Can a wife apply for her husband to get social security benefits if he won't apply?

Since you're still married to him, you can't apply for them until he does.

Incarcerated/ waiting deportation, Social Security ?

If he has never received benefits, he can apply for SS retirement benefits now because he is over the age of 65. If he is deported, he will lose...

A medical decision has been made and we are working to process your benefit application. What does this update mean?

Just wait for full confirmation of receiving benefits.

With autism, your son should qualify for SSI because it is a listing impairment. Go to a local SSA office and file the paperwork.

Just get it under the limit and then you shouldn't have an issue with SSI.

I read only 2 months of direct deposited Social Security in a bank account is exempt from garnishment, is this true ?

Adding to what fellow colleagues mentioned, wages can be garnished if you owe taxes to the IRS, child support, etc.

Can social security take my full retirement check because of a 1099 issued for debt write off, no money exchanged hands

Earned income is what SSA takes in account. If you need further information go on SSA.gov.

Are SSA proceedings, applications, etc. kept private?

It's not public in the sense of that anyone can find your information online, however, SSA, doctors, and any other government agencies will have...

What tips can you give for a widow to get social security without giving up her home or being homeless?

Hire an attorney. It won't cost you anything.

II have received SS for June 2016 through June 2017. SS took away all of my SS benefits in July 2017.?

You can receive if you're 62 and your husband receives benefits. Go to your local office in Bakersfield if you need any in-person help.