In order to be eligible for California SDI benefits, you must: 1. Be unable to do your regular or customary work for at least eight days. 2. Be...

Can someone on social security disability who has a student loan, have their social security garnished?

Generally, a bill collector cannot garnish Social Security disability benefits - neither SSDI or SSI. The disability income is exempt from...

What do I have to do to get a lawyer help me get my DISABILITY?

You can try the "Find a Lawyer" service here on Avvo or you can try the lawyer referral service provided by the National Organization of Social...

Can the Department of Education garnish my SSDI income for student loan?

If the student loan is guaranteed by the government, yes they can.

What is the maximum amount of back pay for social security disability?

While not impossible, it is realistically highly unlikely that you would be eligible for retro benefits going back 30 years. Generally, retro...

Can Social Security take my assets for repayment of overpaying me?

There are several options for you but first you want to make sure that the information in the Notice is correct: are the amounts and dates correct?...

Child disability income requirements?

Unfortunately, no. The same non-medical SSI rules apply.

Can I work part-time, if I am disabled and receiving SSI? Will my benefits get taken away because it shows that I can work?

Social Security will allow you to keep the first $20.00 of income. After that, there will be a dollar-for-dollar reduction in the amount of SSI you...

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Can a person be made to pay back child support on ssi?

No. SSI cannot be garnished for child-support.

I live In California... what programs can help me after my temporary disability runs out?

If you will be facing homelessness, you may ask Social Security to treat your case as a critical or “dire need” claim. This may help to move your...