Medi-cal/Medicare Benefits

I agree that you should contact an attorney. You say that he is on Medi-Cal and Medicare, but these are two separate programs. Medi-Cal is...

I was hurt at my house by a police officer and now I can't work because this injury and now I'm about to get fire from my job

You can qualify for either Social Security disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) depending on your work history. Both programs...

Need an attorney to help parents w/roadblocks with social security for 3 yr old special needs child.

I agree that you need an attorney. Children's disability cases can be difficult because they are complicated. A lot of attorneys avoid child cases...

If very ill, actuall y needing ssdi, but forced to be employed only able to work partime some days per week for shear need ?

In order to be disabled for purposes of Social Security benefits, you must be unable to work. However, you may be able to work on a limited basis...

You don't specify if you are receiving SSI or SSDI benefits. If your long-term disability means Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the...

Depending on your income and resources, Legal Services of New Jersey may be able to help you. They offer services to senior citizens over the age...

I have concerns about my disability lawyer.

Your question raises three issues. First, you need to consider whether an appeal is the best option. Depending on the particular circumstances of...

No. In order to qualify for disability benefits, you must present evidence of a medical impairment that will last at least 12 months--pregnancy...

Social Security and Child Support..

If you are only on SSI, they cannot come after you for unpaid child support. SSI benefits cannot be levied or garnished. SSDI benefits, however,...

Typically, your SSDI benefits are fixed once you are awarded. Benefits increase annually based on a cost of living adjustment (COLA) to keep pace...