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I'm 50 yo on SS disability, Medicare, Medicaid, receive SNAP benefits & my house is in foreclosure. My house is on the market &

James's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

I agree with Mr. Pham. If you are on Social Security Disability, the transaction won't affect your SSD check or your Medicare. It could reduce...

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Hav had various afflictions since2010 w breast cancer, Hip replacement, reoccurence w masectomy/chemo. Do i qualify 4 SSI?

James's answer | Answered on April 08, 2015

I can't say that it is unlikely you would qualify. I recommend finding an attorney in your area that will give you the level of attention and...

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Can I still file and get SS disability if I took an early retirement from my work.

James's answer | Answered on April 03, 2015

There are many people who qualify for Social Security Disability even if they receive a pension. I recommend speaking with an attorney in your...

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Social Security benefits

James's answer | Answered on April 01, 2015

You can apply early. If you were born after 1955, and you are applying early for retirement benefits due to health reasons, you may also want to...

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How can one report an individual abusing disability benefits?

James's answer | Answered on March 27, 2015

I recommend you contact SSA's Office of the Inspector General's fraud hotline at 1 (800) 269-0271 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard...

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Will a law suit I won for discremnation affect my SSI monthly award payments?

James's answer | Answered on March 26, 2015

Congratulations on your settlement. I suggest you talk to an experienced Social Security Disability attorney in your area. Depending on the...

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I need a social security lawyer.

James's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Additionally, I would recommend someone who spends the vast majority of his time doing Social Security cases. It is O.K. to ask who you will be...

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Planning to accept a settlement with oig ssa to avoid uncertainty and litigation.

James's answer | Answered on March 25, 2015

Mr. Lonetto is right. Talk to a Social Security Disability lawyer, and/or a criminal defense lawyer. You want to know your options before going...

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Will a medical settlement affect government benefits?

James's answer | Answered on March 24, 2015

This is a good question. In general, a settlement of this kind would affect her SSI, Medicaid and Section 8 benefits. I would look for an Estate...

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When you apply over the phone for old age Social Security (age 65 at the time of phone call) is it a legal oral contract?

James's answer | Answered on March 23, 2015

The law of contracts does not govern all interactions Americans have with their Federal government and this may be one of them. It would help if...

James Bart Lewis's Answers (271)

I'm 50 yo on SS disability, Medicare, Medicaid, receive SNAP benefits & my house is in foreclosure. My house is on the market &

Hav had various afflictions since2010 w breast cancer, Hip replacement, reoccurence w masectomy/chemo. Do i qualify 4 SSI?

Can I still file and get SS disability if I took an early retirement from my work.

Social Security benefits

How can one report an individual abusing disability benefits?

Will a law suit I won for discremnation affect my SSI monthly award payments?

I need a social security lawyer.

Planning to accept a settlement with oig ssa to avoid uncertainty and litigation.

Will a medical settlement affect government benefits?

When you apply over the phone for old age Social Security (age 65 at the time of phone call) is it a legal oral contract?