I'm 36 and trying to get my disability. My husband is 51 and has lung cancer. If he dies, can I collect his social security?

I'm sorry to hear your situation. If your husband passes away, you would not be able to collect survivor benefits until you're 60 or until you're...

Will my husband lose government support and insurance?

Mr. Early is correct. It depends on the program. Need based programs such as SSI can be affected by marriage. Other programs such as Social...

What does constitute disability in order to apply for Social Security benefits ? I am 60

For Social Security Disability, disability means the inability to work due to a disabling condition that is expected to last for at least 12...

Who are some of the best lawyers in Philadelphia to assist with ssi and disability cases that get results ?

Lawyers aren't allowed to solicit on here but you can some local attorneys by clicking on the Find a Lawyer link. Avoid firms that use non-attorney...

Hi I'm 26 yrs old I got approved for ssi , I'm married and have 2 children under 5yrs.

If you receive only SSI and not SSDI, your wife and children will not receive benefits based on your own disability. If you receive SSDI then your...

I collect SSD, I am 63 years old, can I close my retirement package from past employer without penalty to SSD other than taxes.

This should not affect your SSD benefits.

It sounds like you have a reasonable excuse to miss work due to your illness. This is more of an ADA and employment law question rather than Social...

SSI Resources calculations: Roth IRA, car insurance proceeds

SSI has income and resource restrictions. The 4000 settlement could be counted as income and resource. If you gave the $4000 to your roommate to...

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I am so confused regarding s.s. benefits in my state.

I believe if you remarry before you turn 60 you cannot collect survivor benefits from your first spouse unless you're at least 50 and disabled....

I'm 50 yo on SS disability, Medicare, Medicaid, receive SNAP benefits & my house is in foreclosure. My house is on the market &

Inheritance should not affect Social Security Disability nor Medicare. If you're on SSI and Medicaid, it would likely affect your eligibility...