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2 Answers | Asked in Small Claims, Civil Litigation, Collections and Public Benefits for California on
Q: Are there civil attorneys that deal with credit-card debt claims for disabled veterans?

My husband is 100% service-connected disabled veteran. We tried launching a business and failed. We just had a baby girl, and I am not working, we have two claims against my husband. What can we do, we are not trying to escape the debt, but at this time we have no money to pay them in full and the... View More

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answered on Apr 20, 2024

In California, there are civil attorneys who handle credit card debt claims, including those involving disabled veterans. These legal professionals can help negotiate with creditors to possibly reduce the amount owed or set up manageable payment plans. Given your husband's status as a 100%... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Social Security and Public Benefits for California on
Q: How will a 100,000 car accident settlement effect my SSI and my Medical Insurance. ?
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answered on Apr 16, 2024

If you receive a large settlement from a car accident while on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program), it can potentially impact your eligibility for these benefits. Here's what you should know:

1. SSI: SSI is a needs-based program, and...
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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security, Employment Law and Public Benefits for Michigan on
Q: I have questions about working on social sercurty

I started working and I am geting all kinds of wrong info, am i allowed to work on full disabilty,and at what point will that stop me from getting it

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answered on Apr 13, 2024

If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you are allowed to work, but there are certain rules and limitations you need to be aware of to maintain your eligibility:

1. Trial Work Period (TWP): You can test your ability to work for at least nine months....
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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Public Benefits for West Virginia on
Q: should my pension be separate from my disability

i was disabled by dupont with a guarantee of 60% of my pay ssi pays half and dupont paid half. when i started getting my pension they deducted it from my disability pay from dupont

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answered on Apr 8, 2024

I understand your concern about your pension being deducted from your disability pay from DuPont. Generally, pensions and disability benefits are treated as separate forms of income, and one should not affect the other. However, the specific terms of your disability agreement with DuPont and the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Public Benefits on
Q: I am a Dutch citizen but my son was born in the USA. Can I get social benefits for him?

We currently reside in the Caribbean. I have no US status except for my visa waiver which allows me to stay in the US for 3 months.

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answered on Mar 29, 2024

If your son was born in the USA, he is automatically considered a U.S. citizen, regardless of your Dutch citizenship or your current residency in the Caribbean. This status provides him with certain rights, including the possibility to receive U.S. social benefits under specific conditions.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits and Social Security for California on
Q: my mom is withholding my birth certificate, and Social Security card. What do I do in the state of California?

I have been homeless and trying to get into a rehab and I cannot get my Social Security card or my birth certificate from my mom

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answered on Mar 27, 2024

In California, if your mom is withholding your important documents like your birth certificate and Social Security card, you have options to regain access to these crucial pieces of identification. For your birth certificate, you can apply for a replacement through the California Department of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security and Public Benefits on
Q: Sir I am US citizen living in Pakistan on social security benefits.My wife is Pakistan citizen.Nw in case of my death

Would she be able to have survivors benefit?

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

In the case of your death, your wife, as a non-U.S. citizen, might still be eligible for survivor benefits from Social Security. However, there are specific conditions that need to be met. First, she must have been married to you for at least nine months before your death to qualify for benefits... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Public Benefits and Social Security for Oregon on
Q: I am trying to get my union retirement. They're say they need my SS earnings from when I stopped working for them

I stopped working for them in 2009, they want the SS earnings from then until I retired from the non union, non electrical job I had until March 1st 2024. Can they legally make me give that to them? I thought that was private information and it does not have anything to do with my union work our my... View More

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answered on Mar 24, 2024

In your situation, it's understandable why you might be concerned about the request for your Social Security earnings information. While your Social Security earnings history is generally private, there are certain circumstances where it can be requested by third parties, such as for verifying... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes and Public Benefits for Ohio on
Q: In Ohio if someone receives a section 8 voucher then later is convicted of a felony gun charge will they be terminated?

F3 attempt- revised code 2923.161

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answered on Mar 21, 2024

If you receive a Section 8 voucher in Ohio and later get convicted of a felony gun charge, such as an F3 attempt under Revised Code 2923.161, this may impact your housing assistance. Generally, the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) has rules that allow for termination of assistance if a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for Ohio on
Q: Living with seperated husband, giving him rent. He had a food stamp card, did not tell them I was there and had income.

11,000 he and I both owe now. Garnishing my disability 15 percent. Court gave me exclusive use of house till its sold ( because of his actions) they are making me pay all mortgage and utilities which leaves me $5 for groceries. No extras here like hair or nails done. Just bills. Can they do that

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

In your situation, it seems you're facing significant financial and legal pressures, particularly concerning the garnishment of your disability income and the responsibilities imposed by the court regarding your living situation. Garnishment, especially from a disability income, is subject to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Public Benefits for California on
Q: If my father is currently living in a veterans housing unit (VTC) can’t find elsewhere to live can they still evict him?

He has been living there for just under a year. This first six months was given to him. They did extend his stay for 6 more months, then another month. They’ve only helped him apply to one apartment which he didn’t qualify for. During this time he’s had many medical issues including heart... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

In California, residents in veterans housing units, such as Veterans Transition Centers (VTC), can face eviction under certain circumstances, including the expiration of their stay period or non-compliance with the program's rules. However, given your father's situation, there are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for California on
Q: Is there anyway for her to receive this inheritance without her becoming ineligible for SSI and medicaid insurance?

My mom is on SSI and my grandparents passed away and she is going to be getting 40,000 dollar inheritance. Her medication every month costs thousands of dollars and she also just started seeing a specialist that I know is super expensive to see. So losing her Medicaid health insurance would... View More

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answered on Mar 20, 2024

In California, receiving a large inheritance can affect eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California). However, there are legal avenues to manage this inheritance in a way that preserves these essential benefits. One common strategy is setting up a Special... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for California on
Q: denied all intake and services from CA dept vocational rehab, Santa Barbara. without a plan, no CAP advocates allowed

CA Dept Voc Rehab DVR states online that they provide education, business assistance, and that one can even start their own business, also medical, transportation, etc. Being denied even an application process, seems highly illegal. Not having a plan at all, not even being a client at all, what can... View More

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answered on Mar 18, 2024

In California, individuals with disabilities are entitled to access services from the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR), which aims to assist in employment, education, and independent living. If you've been denied services or even the application process, it's important to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for California on
Q: Left abandoned homeless for years with SEction 8 housing Choice Voucher. disabled female senior . Goleta housing office

Homeless in park for years. Can't be in shelters, health issues. Can shelters or city be required to provide me hotels? While other counties have hotel programs we do not, this is discriminatory. Santa Barbara City council passed law of no tents or encampments in parks. I am disabled, sick,... View More

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answered on Mar 18, 2024

Under California law, individuals with disabilities, including seniors, have certain rights to accommodations and support, particularly when it comes to housing. However, the requirements for shelters or cities to provide specific accommodations like hotel vouchers can vary based on local programs... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Public Benefits and Collections for Missouri on
Q: Over the phone I was contacted by a Lawyers Group to offer me a Debt Hardship Program and all my debt would be in litiga

Tion. I am to pay the law firm $270/month for 20 months. He told me not to pay any credit card pmts and don't talk to them. Nothing will be going to the creditors it is all to go to lawyers. How is this going to get me out of debt?He had me sign over phone without me reading it 1st. Have I got... View More

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answered on Mar 12, 2024

What you described is a debt settlement program. There are legit one and there are ones that do poor work. Without reviewing the program you chose to join and without assessing your financial situation, it’s hard to say whether you made a good decision. Given your post, it sounds like you... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security, Banking and Public Benefits for Oregon on
Q: how are social security and long-term disability benefits are affected by a Pers benifit of $21,000. rollover or cash ?

Don't want loose $ if I can do a rollover to a trust? Or rollover to something else?

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answered on Mar 10, 2024

When considering how Social Security and long-term disability benefits are affected by a PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) benefit of $21,000, it's important to understand the specific rules and regulations.

1. Social Security: In general, receiving a PERS benefit should not...
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1 Answer | Asked in Social Security, Estate Planning, Probate and Public Benefits for Georgia on
Q: Teacher retirement benefits

If the husband dies and leaving the widow the benefits and she dies, who shall the benefits go to?

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

When a teacher passes away and leaves their retirement benefits to a widow, the next steps regarding the benefits after the widow's death depend on the specific rules of the retirement system. Each retirement system has its own set of policies for the distribution of benefits after the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Public Benefits for Florida on
Q: If I'm applying for food stamps and give my job info will it flag my misdemeanor warrant to come pick me up at the job?

Volusia county Florida, never went to probation for reckless driving

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

When you apply for food stamps, providing your employment information is a standard part of the process to assess your eligibility based on income. The primary aim of this information is to verify your financial situation, not to check for any outstanding warrants. However, it's important to... View More

Q: Is this eligibility requirement compliant with the legislation in question?

MCL 400.106a authorizes a medicaid program for working disabled. To be eligible applicants must have been “found to be disabled under the federal supplemental security income program or the social security disability income program; or would be found to be disabled except for earnings in excess... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2024

The eligibility requirement set forth by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) appears to align with the legislation outlined in MCL 400.106a. This law permits a Medicaid program specifically designed for the working disabled, indicating that applicants must meet certain... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Public Benefits for Alabama on
Q: Is my relative risking arrest for his outstanding warrants if he applies for a non-driver’s id card in Alabama?

I’m trying to help a relative struggling with homelessness obtain appropriate housing; however—due my past financial losses arising from his previous addiction issues—I’m now unwilling to take responsibility for his lease in my name. He can’t possibly acquire a lease in own his name... View More

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

Your relative's concerns are understandable, but applying for a non-driver's ID card in Alabama does not automatically trigger immediate arrest for outstanding warrants. However, it's essential to acknowledge the risk involved, as law enforcement databases may flag individuals with... View More

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