If you are receiving SSI, the debt collectors cannot garnish your SSI money. Tell them to take a hike.

How should I go about obtaining an RFC function form helpful to an SSDI case with self-reported symptoms?

Filling out an RFC form yourself well be useless because a claim for Social Security disability benefits cannot be paid based solely on your...

I am told that child support does not disappear. Child support states, it was zeroed out because SSI is only of income. Help Ple

SSI benefits cannot be garnished for child support.

No. SSI eligibility is based on, among other things, the amount of assets a person has available to him or her. As the state was paying you...

Is there any exemptions from losing your benefits on ssi (supplement) income when you receive a large insurance policy lump sum?

You will loose your benefit for the month you receive the money. You will then need to spend down the money on the house construction and keep...

I need help with pending ssdi hearing?

Try using the “Find a Lawyer” feature on AVVO to locate a lawyer near you.

Can I get short term disablility from one job and keep working my other job or do I need to get disability for both?

The short answer is “no”. To be eligible to receive California STD you must be unable to do your regular work for at least eight consecutive days....

When do I need a lawyer to get approved for SSI Disability?

Always a good idea to retain an experienced attorney to help you navigate the bureaucratic maze that is Social Security. Make sure you speak with...

What does this mean? See below

If your Social Security disability insurance claim is approved before you turn 62, you will be paid your disability benefit amount until you reach...

Need help applying for SSI disability

She may be eligible for a "compassionate allowance". She can locate an attorney by using the "Find a Lawyer" feature here on Avvo.