Once a person(s) have become gainfully employed, should they pay back some welfare benefits they used?
460970
I think it would definitely help if people repaid the welfare system once they could afford to(voluntarily), what people should remember is that they're not paying it back to help the government, they're paying it back to help those in need who are now in a situation that they were once in themselves. I think that it's appalling that only men have to pay back welfare, in Australia it's a little more even.
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.
733522
You should be, if you worked and recieved your p45 form when you finished working that period. Or get a statement of earnings from your employer.
316051
It seems pretty ridiculous, doesn't it? By the way, welfare is now called "Self Sufficiency". Really. My husband and I are foster parents, and we see people all the time who abuse drugs, keep having children, don't do anything productive, and get free medical insurance, food stamps, WIC, "Self Sufficiency", HUD housing, etc. Just doesn't seem right, does it?
929273
You don't have to report to the IRS how much you have, just how much income (interest, dividends) you had from it.  And having savings shouldn't affect your eligibility for unemployment comp.  If you are looking for other kinds of payments like welfare, then yes, they'd look at what you have.
991006
These are obviously people who either have money or has someone giving them money.   What kills me is the fact that someone who has paid taxes and worked hard and ends up on hard times, has a harder time getting welfare than someone who has never worked.  Go figure.
1101239
not long, but the real question is, when it's time to start fishing again... will the fisherman want to leave the welfare checks and start working again?\n\nOnce you get a taste of government dependency its hard to get motivated to return to self reliance...
163831
I would say that you are not.  Unemployment benefits are for those who were wrongly fired or laid-off.  It is meant to serve as a safety net for those at or near poverty level.  Hopefully you did some planning by saving some money to hold you over until you find your new job.  Good luck!
459981
Yes - you may now qualify for a partial disability payment that can continue until you are released to full duty.
82785
The main drawback is that it may create or promote a culture of dependency for the recipient. As a temporary measure to address a need, it may work. But it has to be temporary. A few years ago, Government toughened unemployement benefits by limiting them to a few weeks. That is the ideal use of Welfare because many people who receive it come to depend upon it rather then fend for themselves
1025339
ei thats okay. youll benefit from it. when you started to work youll do the same thing. beat deadlines, have strict bosses and the like. just survived with all. do what you ought to do. youll benefit from it all i tell you.
120754
There is welfare.  However, I am a working mom who doesn't feel I should have to support someone like you with my tax dollars.  Get a job!
571440
no.  What you'd receive would be your wage at the times you are owed back pay...if you worked overtime during that period, you'd want to pay extra close attention to make sure that was paid as well.
1154889
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We do NOT need them to do the work here!! We got along just FINE without them before,and we can do it again!!!!!!!!!!! They actually COST the taxpaers MORE in the long run,in social services,etc., than it would if we paid a few extra cents for veggies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nIf nothing else,we could put these PRISONERS, and welfare people to work in those jobs!! Why should THEY get a "free ride" either???!! Make them earn their keep!!!!! These are some more people that sponge off us!!!! We actually have GENERATIONS of welfare recipients!!!!!!!!!! That is,people who have made a living off welfare,then their kids and grandkids do the same thing!!!!!!!!!!!! And we also have a LOT of repeat offenders in prison!!!! They get three free meals a day,free medical,free lawyers,free clothing,all paid for by US!!!!! Well,it's time for the "gravy train" to get DERAILED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
175181
Yes, if you were injured and unable to work and not compensated by your employer.\n\nAlso, if you weren't employed but hired someone to do your household chores you could claim that cost.
867475
Depends on your financial situation.  Many people stay w/ the job they have until they have another secured- happy or unhappy.
874133
No, you have to sign the affidavit of support, which is a contract promising that you will pay the government back if he ever goes on welfare.  But relax, that is never enforced.