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Q: I am currently a stay at home mother who home schools her children. I have several health problems. Can I get disability

Our family could use income in this economy. But I now have many health problems. Do I qualify because I'm not working?

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 16, 2023

You need to contact an attorney that focuses on social security disability claims. Whether or not you qualify for these benefits is a fact-specific analysis. You will likely also need to gather medical documentation to show that you are not able to work due to your health issues in order to... View More

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Q: I am currently a stay at home mother who home schools her children. I have several health problems. Can I get disability

Our family could use income in this economy. But I now have many health problems. Do I qualify because I'm not working?

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answered on Mar 4, 2023

To qualify for disability benefits, you need to have a disability that prevents you from working and earning a substantial income. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific criteria that must be met to be eligible for disability benefits.

In general, to be eligible for Social...
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Q: Does Social Security Disability pay for an assisted living facility or a nursing home?

Eighty year old mother has been newly diagnosed with muscular distrophy. She is currently collecting social security in retirement (worked until age 75). Is she eligible for Social Security Disability and, if so, does Social Security Disability pay for an assisted living facility or a nursing... View More

Kenneth Prigmore
Kenneth Prigmore
answered on Dec 8, 2020

Social Security Disability (SSD) gets replaced by normal social security at retirement around age 65. So your mother will not qualify for SSD.

Your mother likely qualifies for Medicare. If so, they will pay some or all of the costs of assisted living.

Talk to your state benefits...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Social Security for Nebraska on
Q: Where can I find the money my father left me when he died? I'm 18 and was told it had to be claimed before I tuned 18
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Oct 14, 2020

How to track this down depends on what what type of funds you believe were left to you. For example, life insurance proceeds are transferred in a different manner than cash in a bank account. If you believe there may be social security dependent benefits owed to you, you may want to go to your... View More

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Q: my power of attorney has taking money and spent that on themselves while I was incarnation
Kenneth Prigmore
Kenneth Prigmore
answered on Oct 14, 2020

Your state should have an office of Adult Protection Services. Call the local police and ask for the phone number. Adult protection services will investigate your situation.

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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Social Security and Civil Rights for Nebraska on
Q: In a applicaton to proceed in forma pauperis is funds received from social security exempt from used in reaching the dec

from reaching the decision in the Motion

Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Feb 24, 2020

No. Some people receive significant Social Security retirement or disability benefits that may be enough alone to not qualify as indigent depending on the overall facts of the case.

1 Answer | Asked in Social Security for Nebraska on
Q: is there a court that issues court orders for a social security number change due to domestic volence
Julie Fowler
Julie Fowler
answered on Aug 8, 2019

It is possible to apply for a new social security number. One ground to qualify may be if there is a situation of harassment, abuse or life endangerment. You need to complete an application with your local Social Security office and apply in person at your local Social Security office. The... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Immigration Law, Civil Rights and Social Security for Nebraska on
Q: I can't prove that I was born in the U.S... Help.

How can I prove my U.S citizenship when I have no birth certificate, SSN, school records, And even medical and dental records?

Because I am 17 years old. And I plan on going to job corps for awhile... I need a birth certificate and a SSN... (Kinda rushed on time... SOOO I kinda wrote this... View More

Shan Dimitris Potts
Shan Dimitris Potts
answered on Jul 14, 2016

Hello,

This matter is better handled privately, there is a possibility for a FOIA in your situation. Consult with an immigration attorney in private to handle this problem. If you would like a free consultation feel free to contact my office (323-803-7147).

All the best....
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