Closed period

It's possible to request for a closed period if you're employed. A closed period of disability is where one was disabled for at least a year and...

What to do to file disability.

You can file online at the ssa.gov or contact Social Security to file a claim for you. You can also contact a lawyer. You can use Avvo to search...

I'm sorry for your loss. If you receive Social Security retirement or SSDI benefits, it should not affect those benefits. If you receive SSI, then...

Will a settlement from workers compensation effect my monthly social security benefits

It may affect Social Security Disability benefits. If you receive Social Security Disability and/or SSI benefits, you are required to report the...

Disabled Adult Child Social Security

Contact SSA to see if your child can receive Disabled Adult Child benefits. The child will have to prove he or she has been disabled since prior to...

The Social Security Stopped payments for my 82 year old Mother. I didn't know this was possible, or legal

You can use the "find a lawyer" link to search for an attorney in your area.

How can I structure a divorce settlement which will not disqualify my spouse from reciviing medical assistance benefits in MN?

If your wife is receiving SSDI and Medicare, a divorce settlement should not these benefits. If she is receiving SSI or other needs-based benefits,...

How does back pay for ssi work?

If you're approved for SSI, back pay can start either the month after your application date or the date your disability began, whichever is the...

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How can my minor child receive social security retirement benefits for the non custodial parent?

Contact Social Security to see if the child is eligible for benefits. If the child is eligible, you can ask to be the representative payee. The...

How to handle child support for my disabled sister

I agree with the other attorneys. You should try to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for your sister. If she's eligible...