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We have no idea of any financial particulars other than she has no outside income other than social security and we are not in a position to help
answered on Feb 9, 2020
Unless someone in your family steps up and gets involved you and the rest of the family might not like the outcome of this situation. Take up a collection and go find out what needs to be done.
I received a motion that my very bad attorney said nothing about and that was on the 5th and I went into the hospital for cancer surgury right after. My ex has been fraudulently receiving medicaid benefits while she has been running a lucrative side business and I have the PI reports. I have never... View More 
answered on Dec 25, 2019
Even if your attorney has moved to withdraw, she is still obligated to respond to this motion until her motion is granted. Condition your consent to withdrawal upon your being given sufficient time to find another attorney and for that attorney to respond to the pending motion.
I was working for a company and I got ill and I was not able to work for two months. My FMLA was exhausted and my short term disability claim was denied. My employer decided to terminate me after the two months. I filed for unemployment and the benefits were denied or the following reason: THE... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2019
This is a hard area and the DEO changes its official and unofficial policies often. I would appeal the decision and attend the telephone hearing. Although at one point DEO tried to change their policy to say if you could not work due to illness you were ineligible, some hearing officers seems to... View More
It has been over a year already since Irma hurricane and my mother has yet received any services for the damages. Her case remains open but my day to day concern is that her inside roof is falling and at any time can collapse. The insurance tell me you need to contact your property management and... View More
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answered on Jan 7, 2019
Consult with a property attorney who deals with hurricane damage.
My father is retired, lives in Florida and receives social security benefits. In 2015 At age 64(was on ssid) he was admitted to the ER in New York (state funded hospital) while on vacation for heart related issues. Had no insurance at the times as he had been placed on social security disability... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2018
Generally, under Florida law, SSI cannot be garnished. However, without knowing why the NY AG sued him and because a state agency is involved, and not a private creditor, the benefits may be able to taken by other means. He should contact his county legal aid office to see if he can get some legal... View More
She says just because I'm pregnant that doesn't mean the food stamps would be mine. That I still live under her roof and that they belong to her.
answered on Oct 9, 2017
I think your mother is right. She has the duty to support you and thus your food stamp application would probably be in her behalf.
discriminated against and denied help and funds what can you what are your rights
answered on Aug 19, 2017
There is simply not enough information to answer your question. Also. Your situation appears to be very fact specific as well. Your need to consult with an attorney in your area face to face.
Knowing the accusation is false and being done out of vindictiveness.
answered on Aug 4, 2016
Well, depends on the "threat." If the person did sell their food stamps, then there is an element of extortion if certain things happen. However, the person who sold food stamps has some exposure.
I am a single mom of 3, one of which is special needs, its only us. The only income I recieve is my sons SSI and that isnt much and of course SNAP/Medicaid. I don't have a vehicle or any source of transportation. I am currently staying with family but that is really hard also because its my... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2016
I'm assuming if you got snap and MA they would have signed you up for aid to families with dependent children (ADC) if you haven't already got it. You should check with SSI to see as you are the caretaker relative for the child if you can get a spousal benefit. Otherwise talk to Legal... View More
I am court ordered to pay for the insurance, and I have done so for years. I am just wondering if there are any legal ramifications for just using her Medicaid that she already receives instead of pay for private insurance that I am not even happy with.
answered on Jun 21, 2016
You would have to move to modify the court order requiring you to buy health insurance.
My daughter has sunshine state health through Medicaid. She receives free transportation for her and her daughter to go to medical appts. My issue is that on one of her transportation times recently, the driver told her she had to hold my 2.5 month old grand child in her arms for the entire trip... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2016
You indicate that you have complained to Sunshine Health/ Medicaid. You might also notify your congressional representatives and senators. Notify your Florida legislative representatives and senators. Notify the governor. This isn't problem that can be solved by a lawsuit, if that is what... View More
However, I'm getting paid through 7/31.
answered on May 26, 2016
So you can file after August 1. Note that there are strict filing deadlines.
I live in Southwest Florida,can a person collect & receive Unemployment benefits at the same time as Workers Comp benefits?My husband injured doing construction. He started not too longer before he was hurt. In fact, When he was injured he was uo for his 90 day probabtion period with his... View More
answered on May 25, 2016
Yes. If he was injured on the job he is entitled to workers compensation. If he is no longer employed at that job he is generally entitled to unemployment insurance benefits.
But you should be aware that an employer cannot discharge an employee because he has filed a workers compensation... View More
answered on May 21, 2016
It's not clear what you mean by this question. I'm guessing it has something to do with child support. You might want to rephrase it.
The person in question says she is receiving $2000 per month on a bank card from the government, due to her son's health issues. She was told by social security that if her account exceeds $2000, she can be arrested and put in jail for over a month, which would also result in her son losing... View More
answered on Nov 7, 2015
You are asking about something that someone told you, that someone told them. How convoluted can it get? It is probably a misunderstanding, or something got lost along the way.
I worked for 2 years completely uncompensated for a nonprofit organization that I no longer wish to be associated with. While volunteering I created a website and social media page that I managed. I now want to know if I'm permitted by law to delete the content on these pages that I created... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2015
How was the web content copyrighted? If it belongs to the nonprofit, then it is theirs. I suggest that in order to avoid any problems in the future you just hand it over to the director.
Social Security exception does exist that allows her to receive 50% of spouse's retirement "if stopped working prior to 2004" as is the case here. Does retirement disability due to work related injury count as "stopped working" which would qualify her for spouse 50% benefit?
answered on Aug 20, 2015
Probably. You will need to go see a SS lawyer about this for sure.
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