My grandma suddenly lost her social security benefits. We called SSA and we have general POA. They said they can’t speak to us or explain what happened. They need to speak to my grandma. She doesn’t speak English and she has Alzheimer’s. They said they don’t accept POA and can’t speak to... Read more »
answered on Dec 23, 2021
How do you help your grandma with her Social Security issues since Social Security will not accept a Power of Attorney (POA)? Below are a options that you could do:
1. Request a telephone appointment with a Social Security representative and ask that they have an interpreter present (Social... Read more »
In order for my daughter to get disability (to which she is entitled), she had to have a phone interview with the SSA. Because of her disability, she was incapable of being subjected to an interview, so I made believe that I was she. As it turned out, I had to take an oath on a recorded line that... Read more »
answered on Sep 30, 2021
You need to speak to a criminal attorney that handles federal fraud cases and find out if they can help you fix this. In addition you need to know that part of the interview process is to assess how your daughter functions. So hopefully you can get it straightened out so that the interviewer can... Read more »
answered on Aug 19, 2021
You could use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. In the third column of practice areas, you'll see the linked text "Social Security Disability." You should be able to search by county or city. Plattsburgh or Clinton county might not immediately come up in the basic results. You might have... Read more »
answered on Aug 2, 2021
Look toward the top of this page. You'll see linked text, "Find-a-Lawyer." Click that and you'll get a page with three columns of practice areas. Toward the bottom of the third column, you'll see linked text, "Social Security Disability." Click that and then... Read more »
I am assisting a young man (23yr old) who will graduate from college but who cannot proceed with things like drivers license, employment, etc, due to a troubled childhood situation in which his name was changed numerous times. The birth certificate (issued in New York City) has questionable... Read more »
answered on Jul 19, 2021
This would be best handled by a civil litigation attorney as it sounds like it involves several name changes or may require one now. You may be able to get free help from legal aid clinics but if not you can always reach out to attorneys directly and ask if they would help for free. Best wishes!
answered on Apr 19, 2021
If you are receiving SSD, then assets won't matter, you just can't be working (because you're disabled). If you are receiving SSI, which is based on need, then it will.
For more info: https://www.crestssd.com/social-security-disability-qualifications/ssd-income-limits/
how can he get away with it for this long and I need it to change my sons last name
answered on Feb 6, 2021
Legal custody is required to hold on to the Social Security Card. If the mother of the child has legal custody, and the Paternal Grandfather has no legal custody, then the Grandfather cannot keep the card.
If some other custody situation exists other than what is described above, then the... Read more »
I live with my mom we will be selling our house. I will get a portion of the money Do I need to report this to ssi and will this be considered earned income?
answered on Dec 28, 2020
Yes, the income you receive from the sale of your mom's house is considered to be unearned income and it must be reported to Social Security. Since SSI is a needs-based program, the more countable income you have the less your SSI check will be and when it is over the allowable limit, you... Read more »
He tried to kill me fractured my Tibia Fibia. He was going for my head he damage my left elbow (as I cover up). He came in defense of his sister my wife. And began battering me with his bat. However, I was charge with domestic violence after I woke up from a coma. When I woke up I was told I was... Read more »
answered on Nov 19, 2020
Short answer is no.
Like many states, New York’s law sets time limits for a host of specific crimes. For crimes not specifically listed in the statute, a general statute of limitations applies based on the category of the crime. The general time limits are:
five years for felony... Read more »
I will make it’s always the different amount I asked him what was the formula they use and they said 35 years of your year work and divide by 12 that would give me my monthly benefits well it’s not the same as theirs
answered on Nov 14, 2020
Try calculating your Social Security retirement this way:
Step 1: Use your earnings history to calculate your Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME). Use your earnings statement that Social Security has - you can find your record on your My Social Security account. The AIME calculation... Read more »
I'm on social security and I have no place to go, is he allowed to throw me out? I was told by a friend my disability may help me. I lost my leg back in 2013 and I have spina bifida with tethered cord syndrome I need to know my rights and I hope I picked the right place to ask this because I... Read more »
answered on Oct 4, 2020
I'm sorry that this is happening. Absent any court order, you have a right to live in your marital home. Furthermore, I cannot imagine an order that kicks you out of the apartment without at least ensuring that you are adequately accommodated. If your husband is attempting any actions... Read more »
I have just received a letter from a organization that mailed my personal and sensitive information to the wrong address. They sent me a letter apologizing for it and offering free credit monitoring for up to a year. Would it be a good idea to file a lawsuit? Thank you.
answered on May 8, 2020
It could depend on what kind of damages you incurred and whether you would want to go through with the expense and time of a lawsuit. There are attorneys who deal with identity theft/privacy type issues. If you wanted to look into the matter in greater detail, you could contact one of them. Good... Read more »
Will be able to get his last month benefits so we can use for his final expenses such as funeral costs and other expenses ?
answered on Apr 15, 2020
My condolences to you and your family. Below are the next steps to take with regard to Social Security benefits and the death of your husband.
First of all, your husband's death must be reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA). In most cases, the funeral home will report... Read more »
Is that illegal?
answered on Apr 2, 2020
I don't think it is illegal per se, just not very kind or helpful. You can get replacements for both. Birth Certificates are through the state dept of health or bureau of vital statistics. Replacement SS cards are easily replaced by going into your local SSA field office with proper... Read more »
I lived with my Mother for all this time in her house. She died in March. Do I have to report her death to social security? I have to move soon. Do I need to report to social security when I move? Will the amounts of the checks I receive be the same or less when I move? Thanks.
answered on Apr 2, 2020
You should report the death to SSA, but it won't affect your checks. SSA typically gets death notifications directly from the funeral homes, but with the field offices being closed due to Coronavirus, I would call the 1-800 number also to report.
Yes, you should always report a change... Read more »
I was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 11. It has caused me much issues throughout my life. My parents probably should have filed for disability as a young age but didn't. I left home with the age of 16 have been struggling since I am now 36 years old. I have had a few jobs none of them... Read more »
answered on Dec 17, 2019
I'm sorry for the ordeal you are going through. A good starting point could be to contact attorneys who handle social security disability cases and discuss your situation in confidence with one. You could learn if you qualify for benefits, and as to your question of proving a disability,... Read more »
I was out of work for a year and then went back part time. I am now back full time and was advised to still go ahead and try for back pay for the time I was out of work. I still suffer from ptsd and anxiety as well as in these side effects from the medicine. I am trying to work as I have 3 small... Read more »
answered on Oct 7, 2019
If you are found to have been disabled for at least 1 year, then yes, you are entitled to benefits, even if it was for a prior period, and no longer need it going forward. However, you can only get benefits going back 1 year from when you apply.
Will I get denied if I do not have an attorney at my court hearing?
answered on Aug 19, 2019
You won't get denied just because you don't have an attorney, but you're much more likely to be successful if you have one. That's because an attorney will know what records you need and will argue why you should be considered disabled. However, you will need to get an attorney... Read more »
I found a quantity papers relating to my grandparents. I assume old utility bills and store receipts may be discarded for recycling. However, many papers are tax returns or letters of communication with Social Security . Could these be used for identity theft even though the people involved have... Read more »
answered on May 30, 2019
There is no harm. They are marked as deceased on credit reports and social security.
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