I have applied for soc. security disability ,I had my hearing with the judge in mid December and have not heard back yet

You should contact the hearing office for the status of your case. If you have a lawyer, he or she could check the status of your case online. It's...

Can I Sue the SSI because my ex husband is now getting SSI, and he owes child support.

You cannot sue SSI. SSI is a benefit, not an agency. You should contact an attorney who handles child support.

At 29 years old it's not enough to show you cannot do your previous jobs. You have to show you also can't even work easy sedentary type jobs.

I currently get SSI because I'm 70 and now I am a double amputee. Can I get disability too or just SSI.

Your SSI will not change. Once you're qualified for SSI based on age or disability, you cannot increase the amount simply by growing older or...

Should I appeal,reapply or give up?

You do not have to wait 60 days to reapply, but if you decide to appeal you do have to appeal within before the deadline or at least ask the...

Do my disability (SSI) benefits change with the federal recognition of my same sex marriages?

Yes, benefits can change. Married couples have a resource limit of $3000 as opposed to $2000 for singles. Your spouse's income can reduce your SSI...

My husband died recetly, we used to get $1080 in all checks together SSi and social security.How what would i get?

You may be able to receive some SSI because your SSDI is below the maximum federal SSI rate, which I believe is $733 a month. You may also receive...

Is there a way to earn additional income than the limits imposed by Social Security?

It's possible to earn a limited amount of money on SSI. If you work and earn above $85 a month, your SSI benefits will decrease. There's a $65...

My husband died recetly, we used to get $1080 in all checks together SSi and social security.How what would i get?

You may be able to get survivor's benefits if it pays you more than your SSDI but you would not receive the full amount of both. You would receive...

There is no 5 month waiting period for SSI. However, you must apply for SSI. As you indicated, the SSDI application gave you the option to also...