I agree with both attorney answers. Make the request immediately. While all that is happening, keep calling around for legal representation. Don't...

What is the law when you are the executor of an estate and sole beneficiary of a life insurance policy,and on Social Security

My condolences on your father's passing. SSI is a means based program. That is, income will generally be considered as a resource. I recommend...

It is incredibly frustrating when SSA makes calculation errors about Work Comp or other offsets. You have options to appeal and/or to request a...

I recieved a settlement unknown to me. It was a class action law suit against and old auto insurance. I'm on SSD and Section 8

I recommend you seek the advice of an attorney who can advise whether some strategic asset planning would be of benefit to you in preserving your...

My bank account was closed and they denied and sent back my payment to SSI treasurery?

I hear you. The process can be incredibly frustrating. Without seeing the notice myself, I really don't have enough information to guide an answer....

WA State: Snohomish Co: Does SSDI/SSI ever go up if the recipient has worked since it began?

You can go onto SSA's website, ssa.gov, and review your Earnings Report. That will at least give you a starting point to make sure that your...

In my experience, I've not been able to detect a discernible distinction with the "med decision made, and now we're working on other stuff so you...

What is the maximum amount a person can earn from investments while on SSDI?

SSDI is not a means-based program. SSI is a means-based program. So, if the individual is only receiving under Title 2, SSDI, unearned income is...

Unfortunately, no lawyer has the ability to tell you what the Judge was thinking about when he posed those hypotheticals to the vocational expert...

I am on Medicaid have an inheritance, will I lose my Medicaid

I agree with Ms. Sinclair that an elder law attorney ought to be your next phone call to determine your continued eligibility. My condolences for...