can a court make an ssi recipeint go to work and to get a job?
477300
This is America a court of law can not make you do anything, they can order for you to comply with a judges order, and if you do not then you can be sentenced to jail.  As far as mandating an individual to work, well lets look at Louisiana, if courts could make people work then the people of louisiana would be out cleaning up their mess and rebuilding their homes and not waiting on yet another govenment funded program to help them live.  Is this cruel to say.  you bet it is, but usually the truth is cruel.  If America wants to get rid of the deficit then get rid of walfare, can you imagine the money the government could save if it could mandate all capable bodies to get a job.  That would be a huge relieve on me and my family.
44576
1.  Prison-  Depends on what he did.\n2.  Your Disability - depends on what is wrong. I just had an uncle become a quad parapoligic, one had a heart attack (three surg already) those people deserve disability.  The are not able to work.  I hope you get a fair hearing based on your disabilities.  However, you should be deserving.  Only you know that.\n\n3.  Your daughters.  SSI - that's one for the others.  I have issues with SSI.  There are deserving individuals that will never function in society.  But, there are others that could work, but choose not to.  I too have my own set of problems..... But I work.  My husbands works and I am raising my children to do their part so that I will be able to (when I am 65 and can no longer) or if some indiviual is BORN with physicall and mental challenges that will keep them unable to work.  I think the court could be stricter on the SSI ....  Get these people rehabilitated and get them to work.  You usually know those from birth who will not function in society.  There are those above the rule that develop problems later in life, but those are the unfortunate ones.
116594
Yes, it is possible.  All this individual would have to do is secure a job.  At that time he/she would simply contact SSI and inform them that "they were in luck and found someone that would hire them.\nAt that point - SSI would stop their payments.
1176022
Social Security Administration\nIf she is or never will be able to work ,she is eligble for SSI
546883
hmmmm!\nNo but not working will not help your status either, understand, your ssi will effect the amount of food stamps you can qualify for and reveive in most States.
375852
you may have to get a court order to allow you to do it.  At least do it legally.
420922
As far as I know, the actual SSI check can't be touched (garnished).  When the check is changed into currency and is in a bank account, then it can be seized by a judges order only!  This is why most people on SSI don't have bank accounts & usually deal in cash.  Have you spoken to your local District Attorney?
193603
You have to claim any income that you bring in.  If you got  a loan to help with living expenses, you would still have to report it.  If you receive disability or social security, you have to report it.  So, you definitely have to report workman's comp.  If you haven't yet, do it soon, or you may owe Social Services some money when they find out.\n\nAdded 3/22/06- I am appalled at some of the responses to this question.  How single-minded of you to assume that because this person collects food stamps that they are somehow of poor moral character (prostitution?)?  Also, how can you make the comment that because this person collects food stamps, that he or she is just getting a free ride off the government at your expense?  Did you not read the entire question..."workmans comp"?  Meaning that he or she was working, but due to unforeseen circumstances, was injured, and now needs food stamps to survive.  Shame on some of you!  I hope you never end up in the same position...only to have people virtually spit on you.
1156220
well sorry but it will take a while to get an approval for disability ( if you get approved at all)  my friend who has a serious illness was declined twice, had to get an attorney and took three years to finally get approved ( he got all the back pay though)\n\nBut you have to start with social service, go talk to one of the case workers,  they will have perhaps food stamps ( EBT cards)  and at times some emergency money for rent and utilities.
419102
If you told Friend of the Court you are employed and where, they will take care of the rest.  You might want to mention to your employer that your wages will be getting garnished and you are aware of it.
111852
SOCIAL SECURITY HAS A REHABILITATION DEPT. \nTHRU YOUR LOCAL DEPT. OF LABOR BOARD. WHICH OFFERS ASSISTANCE TO GET INTO THE WORK FORCE THRU TRAINING. \nIT REQUIRES A WORK CERTIFICATE TO PARTICIPATE AND CONTINUE TO RECEIVE YOUR BENEFITS WITH NO INTERRUPTIONS(TRIAL PERIOD), UNTIL A PERIOD OF YEARS HAVE PASS AND YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO GIVE UP YOUR BENEFITS AND MANINTAINED THE JOB YOUR TRAINDED FOR.\nI KNOW PERSONALLY....I'M ON THE REHAB. PROGRAM IN ATLANTA,GA......IT'S A NATION WIDE PROGRAM.......;-)
522764
Absolutely! If employers were (they are suppose to)made to check ss# and other forms of pos. ID and pay legal wages,americans would be more than willling to do the work the gov. claims they won't.I haven't known anyone who wants to be on WELFARE.
668672
Yea they can. States laws are different but here in Alabama.  First they will serve you with papers.  You can either go before the judge and plead your case (which I recommend) or do nothing and the company will get default judgement on you.  Once they get that after 14 days they can file for garnishment and take 25% of your paycheck until the debt is paid.\n\nGo in front of a judge and plead your case.  Its the only shot ya have.
994518
Get a job or get on Welfare.
28171
You can apply for SSDI (Social Security Disability) or SSI (Supplemental Security Income) by going to www.ssa.gov and filling out the application. In addition some states will give additional income to people who qualify for SSDI or SSI. You will probably need a lawyer to win your case, but the lawyers who take these cases will not charge you unless you win your case. If you are denied benefits on your first request, your lawyer will appeal it for you. If and when you win your case, your disibility lawyer will be paid a small percent out of your first initial lump sum payment. Make sure the lawyer you choose has experience in ss disibility law. Do not pay anyone for this service up front. Some of these lawyers advertise on tv. Look in the yellow pages of your phone book. You can also type www.socialsecurity and you might find a lawyer on one of those entries.
982988
I am pretty much faced with the same situation.  I have been denied SSI and SSD.  I have reapplied for it.  I too have a physical disablity that is preventing me from doing a job.  I really don't have any answers for you.  I have applied from everything from being a walmart greeter to a receptionist.  I can not do any job where any walking or standing or climbing stairs is involved as I do not have the use of one leg and can not stand, or walk without the assistance of bilateral forearm crutches.  I have been turned down for everything but to prove it is because of the disability is impossible unless they specifically say it is.  I can only suggest you volunteer someplace to see if you can actually do the work.  I would also keep bugging soc. sec. to get you the help that you are requesting.  Don't leave until you get to talk to a person.
355225
If you receive SSDI, there is a trial work period.  If you are in your trial work period, you can earn an unlimited amount & keep your entire benefit.  After the Trial work period & an extension--then your benefits will stop. . .but if you are not able to work in the future, there is an easy-on protection.  You should always check with the Social Security Administration before planning your future though. The ssa.gov web site is particularly rich with information.