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answered on Jun 17, 2024
If your attorney filed a Social Security disability claim with the Social Security Administration (SSA), the process typically involves several steps before you receive a hearing date. The timeline can vary depending on the specific circumstances of your case and the workload of the local SSA... View More 
I have debt on a few credit cards I'm really confused it if counts as income or not I'm applying for disability. This is the only shot of rebuilding my life. I'm extremely worried. Im also trying to protect my lump back pay from creditors once I get it. Very confused.
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answered on Apr 20, 2024
Having charge-offs on your credit cards will not directly prevent you from qualifying for disability benefits. Disability programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) determine eligibility based on medical conditions and work history, not directly... View More
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answered on Nov 26, 2023
In the United States, ABLE accounts offer a flexible way for individuals with disabilities to save money without affecting their eligibility for certain public benefits. The funds in an ABLE account can be used for a variety of expenses that are related to the individual's disability and aim... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2020
If you are collecting both SSDI and unemployment insurance you could have a problem because you told Social Security, under penalty of perjury, that you were unable to work due to your disability. Then you told your state unemployment department, also under the penalty of perjury, that you were... View More
I am on SSDI,but have been trying to find something to do for more income,haven’t been successful.I applied for unemployment.should I have not done that?Is that going to mess up my monthly disability check?
answered on Jun 18, 2020
Generally when you apply for unemployment, you are stating that you are ready, willing and able to work full-time. You are getting SSDI because you told SSA that you can't work full-time. So there could be a problem there. However, the CARES Act temporarily changed the requirements for... View More
Haven’t worked since 3-2019.been looking but no luck due to my health,Is it safe to collect unemployment?
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answered on Jun 16, 2020
Hi, you do need to make SSA aware if you are collecting unemployment. They need to be made aware of any source of have income that you may have while your SSA claim is pending.
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answered on Jun 15, 2020
Yes, you can receive both unemployment benefits and Social Security disability benefits (SSDI).
Unemployment and SSDI benefits both provide financial support to those who are not working, but the rules for these programs differ greatly. You should be aware that there is a contradiction in... 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
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answered on Dec 30, 2019
I would suggest that you contact your local Social Security Administrative office and present that question to them. They should have an estimated time frame for when you will receive payment. Congratulations!
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I have reported my income each month like I'm supposed to do.
answered on Apr 9, 2019
You have a few options here. If you do not think you were overpaid, you can request a reconsideration of the determination. If instead, which it sounds like here, you believe you may have been overpaid, but it is not your fault, you can ask for a waiver of the overpayment and complete SSA Form 632,... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2019
Depends entirely on your change in abilities and how that affects your employment. Remember, it's not the inability to do your old job but you have to be unable to do any job that exists for medical reasons. Is there a reason why you can't, for example, take tickets at a parking lot?
answered on Nov 10, 2018
Yes up to 15% of your social security benefit if it is a federal student loan. No if private student loan.
Hi, I have a question about the authorization to work.
I am in a process to get the permanent residence, because my husband is an american citizen, but I have been waiting for the SSN around three months and I have not received anything yet. So, is there any way to get a temporary SSN... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2018
Once you get the work authorization, you can apply for a social security number. It may take four or five months to get the work authorization.
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