My wife has passed, Both see I are rec. social security. Can I receive her social security payment?

I am sorry for your loss. I agree with Mr. Dugan. Return any of her checks to the local field office that may have been sent after her passing. I...

Social security money is normally exempt from private creditors. It can be taken by the government for child support, owed taxes, overpayment, etc....

Can i appeal for over payment they charges me in Social Security?

I agree with my colleagues. You can appeal an overpayment determination and you can also request a waiver of repayment. These are two separate...

Why am I being held responsible for my mother's food stamp fraud?

So, you did or did not know that your mom added you to the list when you moved in with her in 2011? If you did, then, unfortunately, it is just as...

Can I sue if my social security # was used to open a debit card payroll account without my consent?

I agree with Ms. Sargeant and would add that you should confirm with the company whether or not they used your SS# after they said they would not....

Is a spouses social security disability income taxable?

I agree with my colleagues. If you are unsure whether you will owe taxes or if you think too much was taxed, I would contact your local social...

Is Long Term Disability offset by Social Security retirement income?

It all comes down to the language in the policy. This is a contractual matter that is governed by the policy language. In most cases, they have a...

Disibility and rental income

This is what the SSA Handbook Section 1213 states: "What rental income must be included in calculating earnings? Rental income you...

Once you begin receiving wages, you need to make sure that is reported to SSA. They will see it and ask you about it anyway but don't let them...

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I received lump sum workmans comp 8 years ago, but I am now disabled. Will that settlement effect my social security disability

I agree with my colleagues and would add that if you settled your WC case by a redemption, which it sounds like is the case here, then there should...