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Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

February 24, 2014

older blind woman sitting on a benchMy aunt called her SSI case worker and her boyfriend called his. They were told if they married, they would not receive their full benefits. So they got married by a ordained minister. My aunt wants to know if she's breaking the law?

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By A.J. from Cassopolis, MI

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February 24, 20140 found this helpful
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Did they have a wedding license? If not they aren't legally married. A real ordained minister would know that and basically in my opinion he would be the one breaking the law. If your aunt and her boyfriend have been living together, why do they want to get married? There is a reason that a lot of senior citizens live together and maintain separate bank accounts and that is because if they get married they will lose part of their retirement Social Security.

No matter what their handicap is, if they would each lose part of their SSI they should be able to work enough to make up the difference of what they would lose. I know lots of people with various handicaps that are working too. Your question left a lot to the imagination. They couldn't get married without having a marriage license that they have to go to the County Court House to obtain.

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After a certain period of time the license that is signed after the wedding ceremony gets registered by the state and after that it is a matter of time before Social Security will find out about it. It could be just a few days up to several years. That being said when it gets caught you aunt and her husband will have to pay a certain amount of money back to Social Security. If they did get married and haven't notified Social Security they should do so right away in order to avoid having to pay back a large sum of money.

Also there is the possibility if your state recognizes "common law" marriages after a couple lives together for 10 years and if that is the case I don't know what effect that would have on SSI benefits. They really have to talk to the local Social Security Office and if they have a case manage through a facility that works with disabled people that person might be able to advise them too.

 
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August 15, 2018

I applied for SSI. I receive child support for my child. Is the child support counted against my SSI? I have not been able to find a answer to this question.

Thank you.

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August 15, 20180 found this helpful

is this for disability?

I want to say that it depends on your financial needs and your possibilities for securing employment that feeds your whole family

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so if child support is deemed enough to provide for y'all, then it would. But if even with child support it is deemed insufficient, you will get something

 
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July 2, 2018

My grandson receives SSI. He turned 18 on June 17. What is the last check he will receive?


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July 2, 20180 found this helpful

He can receive SSI as long as he is disabled. If you are referring to survivor benefits he can receive them up till age 19 if he attends high school full time. Otherwise, they stop at 18.

 
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September 22, 2017

I am 66 years old. I am divorced. I live with my boyfriend. I received a letter from Social Security saying I may be able to get SSI.

My boyfriend and I pay our own bills. Our money is separate. I buy the groceries instead of rent. Am I eligible? I live in Ohio?

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September 22, 20170 found this helpful

There could be several reasons for this decision.

  • There are income limits that might disqualify you for SSI.
  • You are only eligible for SSI if your income falls under the limit of the SSI program.
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  • Your boyfriend income could affect your income qualifications for SSI.
  • If you have too many assists you might not be eligible for SSI.
  • The only way to find out why you are not eligible for SSI is to make an appoint and see a person who works in the office. They would be able to tell you why you can't qualify for SSI benefits.
 
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April 14, 2017

My son gets SSI and my husband has a daughter who is here 50% of the time in the summer. I was wondering if I can claim her in our home for those summer months with my son's SSI. We do not get the full amount and it would be helpful as we do still pay child support.

I was wondering if they would allow me to claim her those summer months? I think they said she had to be in the home 50% of the time, but I don't know if they go off monthly or yearly, because yearly she isn't, but monthly in summer she is. Thanks.

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April 14, 20170 found this helpful

i believe it is yearly. you can contact your local SSI office-- they are very good about answering these questions same day

 

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April 14, 20170 found this helpful

I'm not sure anyone can help you but maybe if your question was a little clearer we might make better suggestions.
Who are you wishing to make your claim to? The other parent that you are paying support? IRS?

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I cannot see where Social Security would have anything to do with this unless I am reading your question incorrectly.
Can you give a better explanation? Most of the time when it is stated as 50% (IRS) it means over 6 months of the year but with child support you can get a court order to reduce your support payments for whatever time she spends with you and also, if the time factor is enough, you can ask for an agreement with IRS to let you claim her for 1/10, 1/5 or whatever time it works out to.

 
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January 24, 2017

SSI or Social Security Supplemental Insurance assistance is provided to aged, blind, and disabled people with low incomes. This is a page about, "Does receiving an inheritance affect SSI?".

Last will and testament document.

August 4, 2016

I'm the mother of an autistic adult. I moved to North Carolina from New Jersey. Ii don't work, but I receive child support. Will my son's SSI benefits decrease because of the move?


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August 4, 20160 found this helpful

Contact the agency directly to answer your question.

 
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June 2, 2016

So my friend receives SSI and I'm his payee. We live together; so if my friend passes away, as the payee I know to report it, but would I get his benefits still?


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June 2, 20160 found this helpful

The SSA can answer your question correctly, however, for most SSA benefits, I believe that if you are not legally connected to your friend, payee or not, all benefits stop at death.

 
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July 16, 2015

Can a mother's children still get SI payments from their father even if she makes $60,000-$70,000 a year?


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July 16, 20150 found this helpful

Only the Social Security Administration can answer your question. You can make an appointment at your local SSA and bring copies of all pertinent papers.

 
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March 13, 2015

My ex-husband gets SSI and got a check for my 16 year son too. My son only lived with him for only 6 months and came back to live with me, but my ex-husband is keeping my son's checks. What can I do?

By Maria R

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March 13, 20150 found this helpful

Call or visit your local Social Security office as only they can help you.

 

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March 15, 20150 found this helpful

Only the Social Security office can help you.
Perhaps your son could go with you.

Benefits like this are usually paid to the guardian and not directly to the child. Does your divorce give you custody or is it "dual" custody?

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Sometimes cases like this can be stalled over a legal issue but if you try to file a case you may/will be paid "back benefits" if it is settled in your favor. You will most likely NOT receive any money your ex-husband has already received or will receive while you wait around.

Go to your SS office and file so you will know where you and your son stand. Benefits may not be available for very long as your son is already 16 which means SS can discontinue checks at any time although usually they continue until 18 years of age (or 19 if the child is still in school).

 
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