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Q: If I live in Kansas and receive Snap/EBT benefits, what savings or retirement accounts can I have if I am also disabled?
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answered on Dec 27, 2023

In Kansas, if you're receiving SNAP/EBT benefits and are also disabled, you're allowed to have certain types of savings and retirement accounts without affecting your benefit eligibility. However, it's important to be aware of the asset limits and rules that apply.

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Q: I am about to start receiving ssdi in Missouri and have received a letter from the state of Missouri saying I owe 20,000

in back child support. My children are grown! What is happening?

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 4, 2016

You need to get a statement of what it's for--how they arrived at the figure. Maybe you had arrearages? Once you find out contact legal services in your county.

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