can the department of ed. take my ssi benefits?
101458
According to recent news reports the Supreme Court just said that SSI and disability payments are now subject to 25%garnishments for outstanding student loans. But, other factors will be taken into consideration so maybe when they come for their share you can claim economic hardships and get out of it...it's all up to the goodness of the creditors heart...good luck.
186867
You can work up to a certain amount before being declared unretired. Call the local SSI office and they will be able to give you all the info.
679407
This would probably be a state or county program.  You are right that HUD is the federal program, and I'm not surprised that the waiting list is very long.  I would start with the counselor or whoever is responsible for your disability insurance (workers' comp insurance carrier or state disability, or perhaps Veteran's Administration), and ask what they know about housing assistance.  Once you have a social worker assigned to you in any one program, part of their job is to know what other programs you may be eligible for, and how to go about applying.\n\nI'm in school now (right now; typing this in lab) on a program run by the state unemployment office but financed by federal money.  I feel guilty about using tax money, but you gotta do what you gotta do.  I take comfort in the fact that I paid taxes -- a huge amount, in my opinion -- for many years before I was laid off.\n\nGood luck!
870583
It isn't that simple, I got SSD and didn't expect it.  Income had decreased and no longer able to work at the lower level.  They explained to me that if you are not able to work at the level you are trained SSI doesn't expect you to work at lower level.  Now if you choose to get a low paying job, it will not affect your benefits, if on SSI but SSD you are limited to 500 dollars and that mayhave changed.
38130
Yes you can. If you can not return to your usual occupation because of a disabilty but can perform another occupation in your current state you are allowed.  But you must notify the Social Security Adminstration.  An Example,  A construction worker has a heart attack and can no longer lift objects over 10 pounds, therefore he can't o his job.  But he can answer phones or be a cashier. The SSA will pay the difference of what you were making and what you are now making.\n\nEx.   Made 1,000 a week in construction, now as a cashier you make 300$ a week, they will send you a check for 700$ a week. Get it?  Talk to your lawyer about it and see what the exact medical restrictions you have. If the government either see's you working somewhere else and you don't tell them you can be arrested for fraud.
796200
Contact the Social Security Administration.
209414
Contact th Social Security to check into SSI and the county or state welfare agencies for emergency aid.  They also can help with food stamps, medical care and possibly housing.   If the person is a vet, contact the Veterans Administration to see if they may qualify for any benifits.  State and Federal legislators can often help you sort through benifit programs also.  Good Luck!
953439
If your wife's doctor has said she is disabled. She can qualify for SSI. That is what it is for, disabled persons. SSI and Social Security are two different programs with different requirements. Most people get them confused because they are Government programs.\nYou should talk to an attorney. Most will review your case for free and tell you if they think you will recieve benefits. It is nearly impossible to get approved for benefits without an attorney. \nAs for household income, each state has different requirements. But I can tell you the more you make the less she will get. But if you ever get laid off or something her check will go up. So there are pros and cons to recieving benefits.
175475
yes you can get a ticket to work program. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/work/
150747
They may still be eligible for social security. You can try calling 1-800-772-1213 for more information or visit http://best.ssa.gov/ and fill out the survey to figure it out. \n\nThere are also other options such as buying health insurance from private companies (can be costly).
336999
Yes...if you are wanting to know about disability benefits.  If your Psych doctor qualifies you as not being able to work and you hire a lawyer to work your way through the S.S. disability system you could qualify for disability or S.I.  It is covered under the Americans with Disabities Act.  I know I am receiving beneifts for this reason.\n\nIf you are  bi-polar then you  understand why you would be able to collect disablity or SSI
1054107
You can get the Forms from th Social Security Administration. Are you a Teacher? Are Teachers fall in as a Civil Service Employee? If they are, you/they must apply for Social Security Disability first. Then apply for disability to your employer. Otherwise your employer will not process your application.
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I BELIEVE YOU CAN GET THAT INFORMATION THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES.  I KNOW IF YOU ARE ON WELFARE THEY HAVE A FEW PROGRAMS.  ONE THAT I CAN REMEMBER IS CRYSTAL STAIRS.
304548
Yes you can. Go to this site for the info. \nhttp://www.ssa.gov/online/ss-5.html
678972
Yes, AND since you say you are collecting SS benefits, you also have to report your earnings for which your benefits will be reduced.  It's through a certain age, things have gotten complicated since Congress has tried to "fix" SS.
878586
SSI and Social Security Disability (SSD) are two different things.  SSI is different from State to State.  Some states automatically give you Medicaid when you apply for SSI, some states don't.  Who turned you down for medical insurance?  Why did they turn you down? Did you apply for Medicaid or your states version of medicaid? \n\nIf you have SSD, you will get medicare after you have been on SSD for 24 months.  The 24 months starts from the month of your application, not from the date they approved you on.  Medicare part D does pay for prescription medicines, but you can't get Medicare part D unless you have Medicare.  You can't get Medicare unless you have been on SSD for 24 months OR you are 65.\n\nIt sounds like you need to find out why they turned you down for medical coverage, and then address those issues.  The Medicaid office in my state will deny people for the most trivial of reasons.  If you are on SSI you have prooven that you have a VERY limited income and resources, so you obviously can't afford to buy a plan and you can't afford to pay the medical bills. Get more detail on your denial and fight it.  Call a lawyer if you need to, many areas have low cost or no cost lawyers to help people with this kind of thing.
1032619
That could be right.  Government employees, including employees of school districts, often do not pay social security tax and thus are not entitled to ss benefits.  Instead, many local governments opt into a PERS system -- Public Employees Retirement System.  Contact the school district to see if there are any sort of survivors benefits.