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If I accept and pay tax I i understand I get the winnings with no change to monthly benefit or Medicare am I correct ? If its going to hurt my ssdi benefits or medicare in better not accepting. Any help is appreciated..
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
I understand you're asking about how accepting a large Bitcoin giveaway might affect your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Medicare coverage. This is an important question, as large windfalls can potentially impact benefits. Here's what you need to know:
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She was born a preemie 12/1/21
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on the information provided, it sounds like you need a lawyer who specializes in Social Security Disability claims to help you navigate the process of obtaining benefits for your child. Here are a few steps you can take:
1. Look for a Social Security Disability attorney: Search for... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2024
Addendum - another option, but it could cost a fee. The larger process server companies handle a variety of functions related to investigation, skip tracing, and general court records research. You could discuss with them. Good luck
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
Here are some steps you can take to try to find the disability lawyer you worked with a few years ago:
1. Check your records: Look through old emails, letters, contracts, or receipts related to your disability case. The lawyer's name and contact information may be listed on these... View More
approved year 2020, according to SSA they will begin to pay my benefits if my alien status changes or if i leave the US. i need a legal advice on these. thank you
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answered on Apr 15, 2024
For your situation, it is crucial that you consult with a qualified immigration attorney who can assess the specifics of your case and provide personalized recommendations.
That said, here is some general information that may be helpful:
1. Overstaying your H1B visa can have serious... View More
This was five years ago. We both receive separate retirement benefits. Are we in trouble ?
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
It's important to report changes in your marital status to the Social Security Administration (SSA), especially when both partners are receiving retirement benefits. While you may be concerned about not having reported your marriage five years ago, it's crucial to address this as soon as... View More
This is about my two year old daughter who was born a preemie.
Sorry I forgot to mention it's for Peoria, IL
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answered on Jun 8, 2024
Based on the information provided, it sounds like you need a lawyer who specializes in Social Security Disability claims to help you navigate the process of obtaining benefits for your child. Here are a few steps you can take:
1. Look for a Social Security Disability attorney: Search for... View More
I contacted 2 regular Disability attorneys, but was turned away as they don't handle these sort of cases. I live in the Chicagoland area and need to find someone who can at least answer some questions. It appears that my Rep Payee was NOT set up properly in Social Security's computer... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
In cases of misappropriation of SSDI funds by a representative payee, you may want to consult with attorneys who have experience in elder law or those who handle financial exploitation. A legal professional with a background in fiduciary litigation or social security law could also be appropriate... View More
My brother died and had a life insurance policy ave his brothers all receive a 20 thousand dollar check
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answered on Aug 6, 2023
Life insurance proceeds typically do not count as income for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) purposes. However, if the proceeds are not spent within the month of receipt, they could be considered a resource and affect your SSI eligibility if your total resources exceed the allowable limit. It... View More
I'm trying to find alternatives to my current 529 savings account. I want something tax free, but where I can take out I'm emergencies. I don't want to lose my SSI.
answered on May 15, 2023
It is great that you are looking for alternatives for savings that will not affect your SSI payments. A primary consideration is whether the alternative would be a countable resource or not. A CD is usually countable except when the terms of a timed deposit will prohibit early withdrawal... View More
am currently 33yrs old.
Three years ago I was driving semi trucks . Stopped due to multiple surgeries (non-work-related).
Currently on Government Benefits.
Temporary Social security disability
Now present time.
Im close to being fully recuperated so its... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2022
The short answer is: Yes. Go ahead and form the LLC. Let it sit until you are ready to make use of it. Unless there is something you have not disclosed, I don't see how forming a LLC will affect your benefits. However, once income starts flowing through your LLC, it may or may not affect... View More
It's a collection agency who is taking me to court tomorrow via a zoom call. I've not been able to pay on it due to everything going up in price and I live on a very low income and am behind on my water bill and several other bills. I was behind on rent until just recently, over a year... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2022
Your inability to pay does not stop the entry of judgment. If there is already a judgment and you are up on a post judgment citation or garnishment, you should read and be aware of the exemption provisions of the post judgment code of civil procedure. Specifically, 735 ILCS5/2-1402 states at (b)(1)... View More
Close an account with a parent after passing away received a check I did not cashed it. Not sure how to handle the cashing of the check. Did not know how to talk to SSI about the inheritance down the line whether or not to report it or do I need to.
answered on Apr 20, 2021
There are 2 forms of SSI. One is based on your past work. The other is based solely on need. THe need based will be affected by money you have, no matter the source. The one based on past work does not care how much money you have.
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answered on Mar 15, 2021
Backpay is determined based on the date of your application and the date that Social Security ultimately determines to be the date you became disabled (onset date). For SSI benefits, the backpay goes back to the date of onset, but no earlier than the month following the month you applied. For SSDI... View More
Father was underpaying me while my son was in high school and the transition house. He aged out last year. We have been in court for 5 years trying to collect the right amount of support. We go back to court to finalize underpayment and my son was approved for ssi. However, because the monies was... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2021
Social Security counter child support as unearned income for purposes of calculating the child's SSI benefits. However, Social Security does not always count the entire child support payment as unearned income. If a child support recipient is younger than 18 (or 22, if she is still in school),... View More
Hi I am a 44 year old woman who worked at Walmart 26 years hard labor. At the moment I have severe arthritis in my right hip pending hip replacement as well as arthritis in my left hip and both knees and thumbs. I have been off since last April due to my job not allowing me to work with... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2021
There are at least 2 programs you need to look at. Walmart Employee Disability and Social Security Disability. I don't know for sure, but I would be very surprised if Walmart had no employee disability insurance. You will need to talk to Walmart Human Resources to learn more. As for Social... View More
Society right now isn't the best. I've applied for low income apartments but all 6 months to a 1 year wait. I'm currently living with a relative that has no job. I'm not for sure how much longer I can stay with them or if will be homeless in coming month or two. Applied for SSI... View More
answered on Aug 13, 2020
If you are facing homelessness and have filed for SSI, you should contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 right away to let them know of your dire financial need. Social Security can identify your SSI case as a critical case and expedite processing and adjudication of your case.... View More
Meaning he died when I was 24
answered on May 8, 2020
Social Security provides monthly survivor benefits to certain eligible family members, including an unmarried child of the deceased who is younger than age 18, or up to age 19 for a full-time student in an elementary or secondary school, or if the child is age 18 or older with a disability that... View More
Child support payments has been taken from my benefits since September of 2019
answered on Oct 29, 2019
You may be entitled to a reimbursement from the other parent or a credit against other expenses you may owe or even college expenses.
answered on Dec 23, 2018
If this has to do with social security direct deposits, a social security attorney might be the one to contact.
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