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answered on May 26, 2020
It would be best for you to have your Social Security benefits directly deposited into your own bank account. If you do not currently have a bank account, you can set an account up with a bank you choose and then sign up for direct deposit with Social Security.
Another option is to have... View More 
I have a progressing illness which qualifies me for SSDI.
Now I lost my job because of COVID-19.
I am planning to collect my unemployment now and then, if no luck finding a job that I can do (if any), I will apply for SSDI.
My question: Can (will) the fact of me receiving... View More
answered on May 15, 2020
Receiving unemployment will not affect your future application for SSDI. In fact, you can receive both unemployment benefits and SSDI benefits at the same time even though there is a contradiction in applying for and receiving both unemployment benefits and SSDI benefits. When you apply for... View More
the amount is about 19,000.00 and I've been told I will lose my benefits even if I utilize the spend down. I currently have no place to live and would like to buy a car and rent an apartment. Will I be able to get my benefits back if I do this? I live in Fl. I have ongoing health issues and... View More
answered on May 11, 2020
You may lose your SSI benefits for a time until you have spent down to the resource limit of $2,000 for unmarried individuals .
To minimize the loss of SSI, purchase goods and services in the same calendar month in which the lump sum is received. See SSA's Program Operations Manual... View More
Meaning he died when I was 24
answered on May 8, 2020
Social Security provides monthly survivor benefits to certain eligible family members, including an unmarried child of the deceased who is younger than age 18, or up to age 19 for a full-time student in an elementary or secondary school, or if the child is age 18 or older with a disability that... View More
I know the 2 things are basically opposite things but.
My SSDI ends next month.
I will have no income at that point.
While I'm probably technically not disabled anymore. I am immunocompromised which was a main factor in my SSDI decision originally. Now with coronavirus,... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2020
Yes, it is possible to claim both SSDI and unemployment insurance. That being said, qualifications for each of these two programs differ greatly. Social Security disability benefits provide financial support to those who are unable to work. Unemployment provides temporary payments to those who lost... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2020
Once you have a notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) denying your claim for disability benefits, you have 60 days to appeal by stating in writing that you disagree with the determination that SSA made. You can find the forms used for appeal at... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2020
Report the death of someone who was receiving Social Security benefits the Social Security Administration (SSA) by calling 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Let SSA know about the money that needs to be returned. Keep in mind that Social Security benefits are paid a month behind. For example,... View More
Our oldest turns 16 soon, will we lose all our benefits? What about the younger two? All the kids are still in school, and not sure why it would affect the younger kids. Had a SSI office worker tell me all benefits stop when the oldest turns 16 and I don't understand why the younger kids would... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2020
As a widow who has not remarried and who is the primary caretaker for the deceased’s children under age 16, you should receive benefits until the youngest child reaches 16.
Each unmarried child of the deceased will get survivors benefits until they reach age 18 (or age 19 if the child is... View More
i retired in june 2019 at that time my earnings for 2019 was one of my highest years, should this year be used for my PIA?
answered on Apr 16, 2020
The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) during the 35 years in which you earned the most. SSA then applies a formula to the AIME to arrive at your basic Social Security retirement benefit, or primary insurance amount (PIA). Your PIA is how... View More
Will be able to get his last month benefits so we can use for his final expenses such as funeral costs and other expenses ?
answered on Apr 15, 2020
My condolences to you and your family. Below are the next steps to take with regard to Social Security benefits and the death of your husband.
First of all, your husband's death must be reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA). In most cases, the funeral home will report... View More
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