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I am currently involved in a workers' compensation claim in Pennsylvania and have been asked to sign a release allowing access to my Medicare and SSDI information. I'm concerned about how this information will be used. Do I legally have to sign this release for my workers' comp provider?
answered on Apr 24, 2025
You do not have to sign any authorizations or releases for the workers' compensation carrier. The only time I would even consider allowing a client to sign an authorization for Medicare and SSDI information would be during settlement negotiations if my client was Medicare eligible to obtain... View More 
I am seeking advice on how to demonstrate good cause for my resignation from my employer. I applied for unemployment benefits but was denied due to an involuntary quit. I live in Pennsylvania, but I worked in Maryland. After my vehicle was totaled in an accident, I rented a vehicle to manage my... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
To strengthen your case for the appeal, it’s important to gather evidence that clearly shows how transportation issues impacted your ability to work. Start by collecting documentation related to your vehicle accident and any communication with your insurance company, rental agency, or repair... View More
My mother was transferred to a therapy rehab after a hospital stay and had medical health insurance that was valid until after her passing. The rehab applied for Medicaid for long-term care, and I signed an "Estimated Patient Liability Form," which involves a monthly payment to the... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
The welfare office may release the withheld funds from your mother’s bank account once they receive the necessary information and verify everything. Since your mother passed away without a will or trust, the next steps will depend on the estate’s administration. If you are her legal heir, you... View More
I am 17 years old and currently receive SSI benefits. My dad serves as my representative payee. I want to become my own payee because I want to learn how to manage a bank account and be independent. I have not taken any steps yet, but I've spoken to my dad about my interest. Can I become my... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2025
Generally, you cannot serve as your own payee for SSI benefits while under 18 in Pennsylvania. The Social Security Administration requires representative payees for most minor recipients to ensure proper management of benefits and protect your interests.
Your desire to learn financial... View More
Is my friend at risk of being evicted if the landlord is made aware of this? I have been receiving mail here. However I recently applied for food stamps using this address. 1. Is the assistance office allowed to contact the landlord? And 2. Do I have any legal right to live here as well is my... View More
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answered on Jun 23, 2024
To address this complex situation, let's break it down into several key points:
1. Subletting without permission:
Your friend is likely violating their lease agreement by allowing you to live there without the landlord's knowledge or consent. Most leases prohibit... View More
If I start a business and my earnings haven't surpassed my expenses making me no profit as well as me not paying myself a salary, do I have to report my earnings to SSDI?
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answered on Dec 29, 2023
If you're receiving SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and start a business, it's essential to understand how your business activities might affect your benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires you to report any work activity, which includes starting a... View More
I know a provision in the Will can request an SNT for the benefit of a disabled child. Are SNTs created and/or funded after the death of the grantor(s)? It’s my understanding that one should not leave assets directly to a disabled child, so they don’t lose their government benefits. If a trust... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2023
a Special Needs Trust can be created either in a Will, in which case it is not funded until the death of the Grantor, or can be created during the lifetime of the Grantor, in which case it is usually funded (at least partially) when created, and additional funds can be added during the lifetime of... View More
Hi, my name is Anonymous and I wasn’t able to go to college, nor was I able to get a job due to the fact that I didn’t have a social security number. My father used fear to scare my mom into not giving me my birth certificate (keeping me out of the system or far away from hospitals). He passed... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2021
You are leaving out important facts. What was the legal bar to your employment all that time? You could have picked up a SS number on line if you needed one. What opportunities did you miss? Were you a government employee?
She lives in filth, doesn't eat, can't clean herself and sits and sleeps in her own feces and urine.
answered on Aug 3, 2021
I would approach an elderlaw attorney who is certified; the area office on aging can be of help.
Recently received a notice from local DR section indicating arrears and an enormous "lump sum" payment due in 30 days when none of my payments were ever late AND the other parent has paid nothing towards her supposed percentage of child support. Also, she dropped child's food stamp... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2018
You need an experienced family law attorney. Child support issues are among those that we regularly handle.
The state trooper signed aand sworn to a affidavit on June 3 2016 for a crime committed around 09/2015. In this affidavit it states he turned in crack cocain into evidence but the charge is for heroin... I was arrested 08/12/2016 and on 08/25/2016 I told my public defender about it and he without... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2016
I will preface this by saying a mistake is different from a lie. Only because I am not sure what happened with your case. The Commonwealth has the legal right to amend the charges up to the time where the jury is sworn in a matter. Your remedy would be a continuance. The fact that this was... View More
He is being charged with distribution of a controlled substance because he sent a text message asking another student about money he had owed. The principal said the messages do not say what it is for but after he took my son in a room and questioned him that my son confessed and wrote a statement... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2016
Contact the education law center in philadelphia.They have "cooperating attorneys" who know Pennsylvania Education law. Worth having legal counsel if they are looking for expulsion. In the meantime very important your son doesn't say anything on text, social media, in the hallway,... View More
What was explained to me that as long as im living in housing i have to stay in the apartment. So i applied for HUD . They denied me HUD because of my income.
answered on Sep 2, 2016
HUD is income based so it is possible.Make sure your letter states what they based that decision on. Suggest you contact North Penn Legal Services, 610-969-3463
I just want to understand the process of why would there be a problem on my income. I am a single parent two children under my care .
answered on Sep 2, 2016
I think this is a duplicate post. If you are already in Public Housing it is a bit odd that you would be denied, however it's possible it's a different Housing grant with a different set of requirements (for instance Section 8 is different than section 235, etc). Look at my response to... View More
And without his permission?
answered on Aug 4, 2016
You should be as he has "emancipated" you. Check with the welfare department for your county, but also check with Catholic Family Services if there is one in your area. If you need a place to stay check one of the womens shelters. Good luck!
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Possibly. It depends if UC determines this is a "necessitous & compelling reason." Documentation is key.
I was terminated from my job on May 16, 2016 for failing to pass an alcohol test that I believe was unlawful and/or inaccurate. I have filed an appeal for denial of unemployment compensation benefits. The regional manager who appeared at my workplace on the 16th came to the office after a coworker... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Not if the test came back positive, unless you can explain how that was. The supervisor may, under your company rules, ask you to take an ETOH test. It's not a police "probable cause" requirement. Law basically says if you don't like work rules, barring a union contract you can... View More
I won't go in front of a judge until next summer or shortly thereafter.
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Unless your e bay activities become "substantial gainful activity" it would have no significant effect.
they bean calling to my home phone the is under my boyfriend name i never give this number to no one except doctor and family they bean calling but they refused to give me there names last named or employee number. calling saying different thing , one said something about silver law suit i... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Not a lawyer question. If you are on the do not call list tell them. Probably scam artists. Unfortunately local cops ususally say call the FBI, FBI says call local cops. I suggest you start with the do not call list.
I had a secure job at a local school district and gave it up for a job close to home as a daycare director. The business was new and struggling and I agreed to help build the business. I held up my end and brought in more business but quickly began to notice that the owner was cheap and had no... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
You can file as you left because of a necessitous and compelling reason, namely that you were being asked to operate a business that would not be in compliance with the law. If they want to fight it then they are not thinking.
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