Can I be on unemployment and still apply for and win an SSI case?

Being on unemployment doesn't necessarily disqualify a person from SSDI/SSI, but it can raise an issue of credibility for some judges. State...

Can I apply for social security disability

To get SSDI under your own earnings, you would have had to work and paid enough into the system. If you have enough credits and if those credits...

What qualifications besides a Dr diagnosis of Autism do I need to get SSDI for my 8 yr old daughter??

Autism is a spectrum disorder so the diagnosis by itself is not enough. The issue would be the severity of the condition. Children under 18 may be...

Can I receive a portion of my existing disability benefit for our child

The child's benefit belongs to the child. The child needs a representative payee to manage the money, but the money still belongs to the child.

How does someone change there trustee pay when receiving Social Security?

Contact Social Security and ask that someone else be the representative payee. It would help if you can find a responsible adult who agrees to be...

Why and how can Social Security disability indefinitely postpone my hearing?

They can postpone it for several reasons, but they should give you a reason. Sometimes it could be due to scheduling issues with the judge or...

Is it a good thing or bad thing that SSI was denied but I still dont have a response for SSD? Or should I expect another denial

If you received an SSI denial for non-medical reasons such as your income or resources were too high, it means you still have a chance for SSDI. If...

Will a law suit affect my Social Security disability income. I live in New York.

This should not affect SSDI or Medicare benefits. If you're on SSI, the payments from the lawsuit could affect SSI, but not SSDI.

The diagnosis of arthritis won't be enough, but if it's severe enough, you might be able to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI). In...

If a father passes away and signed over his rights can the child still receive social security?

His benefits end when his life ended. Any money he was already entitled to receive goes to his estate. There may be survivors benefits for children...