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answered on May 12, 2024
No, once you turn 18, your parents are not legally required to provide you with your birth certificate or social security card. As an adult, you have the right to possess your own vital documents.
However, it's important to understand that your parents aren't necessarily doing... View More 
We are both disabled and both receive SSDI on our own work credits.
answered on Jul 4, 2023
No, your SSDI disability benefits will not be reduced if you get married. However, other Social Security benefits such as SSI, Survivors, Widow/Widower, Divorced Spouses, and Child’s benefits may be affected.
answered on Apr 21, 2017
To file for Social Security Disability you file the initial application either online or at your local office. To file online go to: https://secure.ssa.gov/iClaim/dib or find a local office here: https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp .
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answered on Nov 29, 2016
Yes. Minimum 62. You may want to wait later. https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/applying1.html
Your social security office can give you lots of other information--for that matter your Congressperson or US Senators' offices would also have lots of information, as does AARP.
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