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They sent it to an old bank that hasnt been used in 4 years or longer, as well as not living in that county for 4 years.
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answered on Dec 11, 2024
You likely have grounds to pursue this matter with the Social Security Administration, as they have an obligation to send payments to your current, correct bank account. This type of error can cause serious financial hardship and shouldn't be taken lightly.
Your first step should be to... View More 
dates back prior to alleged onset date even though SSA not bound by another federal agency, which I feel would have added more weight to my case, which at time of judgment only had 70% from va and judges rational took into account and decisions I have make the judges rational look like cherry... View More
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answered on Oct 16, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing with your court case. It might help to consult with a lawyer who can review the details and advise you on how to best amend your complaint with the new evidence you have.
Including the additional evidence related to your 100%... View More
I just turned 62 and want to draw my Social Security benefits. My wife, who is 67 and has to draw on my record, and I, both get paid by Wisconsin to care for our severely disabled adult son who is 37 years old. The SSA had told me in the past this income is exempt from penalty, but when I tried to... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2024
Section 210 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 410) outlines what is considered "employment" for Social Security purposes. Generally, income earned from providing care, even if paid through Medicaid waivers like Wisconsin’s program, is considered self-employment income. Therefore, it... View More
Account is funded solely by past SSDI auxiliary/family benefits with only one biological parent titled as the representative payee/financial agent.
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
In Wisconsin, SSA representative payee accounts with a minor child as the beneficiary are generally not considered marital property. These accounts are funded by SSDI benefits, which are specifically designated for the child's use and welfare. As such, they are separate from the marital assets... View More
Owing the Social Security Administration a certain amount money, can you file bankruptcy if you cannot afford to pay that amount back?
answered on Mar 29, 2022
You can file but it is in all probability, nondischargeable.
After a few months I spent it and am below the resource limit. They want proof. Is sending them my bank statements for those months enough proof to get my SSI back?
answered on Feb 4, 2021
Sending copies of your bank statements to Social Security may be enough to prove that you spend the funds that put you over the resource limit. However, Social Security may also ask for receipts of items or services that you purchased during spend down. You can also let them know about what... View More
$7900. I have to keep my resources under $2000 for SSI. I want to spend the money on my sister's funeral costs. Can I do that? What do I do with the check?
answered on Apr 20, 2020
Hello, I am sorry to hear about the death of your sister. If your sister's Estate had no other assets, and there are funeral debts outstanding, then in a situation where you were not receiving SSI benefits you could use that money to pay for her funeral. However, normally, her Estate would pay... View More
My husband overstayed his visa, he was originally using a fake social. I told him to use his real social. He got a new job and put down his real social in November. Now, we’re wondering how to go about filing our taxes together jointly when he used two different socials in the same year. Any... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2020
People who create more than one SSN during their working lives are probably unaware that doing so hurts the person--because the contributions are split between the several different accounts--and they can only use one account to draw SS on later. In this case I suggest that your husband use his... View More
My father has a greed card issued in 1973. So there is no expiration date. Just prior to 9/11 he left the country and has not returned. He is collecting SSN for the 30 + years he was working in the US.
He was told in casual conversation with a friend that since he has not stepped foot... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2018
He will never lose his social security number, but he can lose lawful permanent resident status based upon abandonment. His decision to leave the U. S. for more than a year has arguable consequences. The old I-551 cards do not change the law on abandonment. The cards are the property of the U.... View More
She is 35, bipolar, has ADD, fibromyalgia & all over extreme disabiling muscular pain (was on Tramadol in ORD. She has severe allergies that cause her eyes to swell shut and other body parts to break out in huge hives & swell. She can't hold a full time job. The only kind of work she... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2017
I suggest contacting a local experienced social security attorney. You will find that fees are paid at the end of case if she is awarded benefits. The attorney will get paid directly from social security. The fee is limited to 25% of the past-due benefits up to a maximum of $6,000. The attorney... View More
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