My ex wife has SSDI; she is the custodial parent. Will her Social Security insurance cover my kids getting braces and pay 100% of the cost?
If she has SSDI, she probably has Medicare already, or is in the 24-month waiting period. Her cost will be covered if she uses a dentist who accepts Medicare.
My father was approved for disability, but passed away before officially receiving his payment and back pay! I was contacted by the disability company and was told I would be getting those funds.
My question is does this payment go directly to me as the next of kin or will it be divided between my other siblings?I have recently found out I have qualified for SS disability. I'm happy, but I also have started feeling a bit strange about it. I have hurts and pain and hardships in completing tasks.
They fully vetted me. I didn't cheat or anything I think I feel guilty. Is there anyone else out there on disability?I am 13. My mom pased away in 2014. She had full custody of me. She was on SSDI for mental health problems and hadn't worked much.
I now live with my dad. My question is, can I get SSDI benefits for me?You can get survivor benefits based on how long she worked. Make an appointment with Social Security and bring your birth certificate and her death certificate.
A month before my kids' father got approved for SS disability he requested a DNA for both kids. Will they hold my kids' money until the test comes back or will he have to pay from the time his check got started?
I also have fill custody of both kids.I'm the father of a 8yr old and I don't work; I'm disabled. So she gets SS monthly, but it goes directly to her mom. We're not together, but recently my 8yr old has told me that her mom keeps telling her that she's not going to get money for her anymore and keeps holding the money from her. When she asks for stuff she says no.
I keep telling her that she still is getting money so that if she needs anything to ask her mom, but she keeps telling her the same thing. I have brought it up to her mom and she say it's not true. She just got a new truck and I feel that she is using the money on it. Is there anything I can do like, report her?Please be very careful as when separated (not divorced?) parents have children, there are many times cases of misunderstood "happenings".
I filed for disability a while back and have not been granted it just yet. I have listed many doctors and hospitals or facilities I have been to, but for some reason they have not got in touch with those doctors because when they mail be back saying I can appeal and all that it tells me who was asked and if anything was sent.
Anyhow my main problems are mental issues, but I so have some physical problems also. My question is, how can I win this? I have tried finding a lawyer, but I don't have the funds. I can't work and that sucks. It's not fun staying home all day doing nothing. The friends I do have all have jobs and they can't hang out while they work. I just wish I had some way to take care of myself because my grandma is paying for my food and such. Is there a way I can win by myself?
There are many types of disability, depending upon the country, state, province etc. You do not state exactly what you seek, so a specific answer is difficult.
However, I will assume you have applied for US Social Security Disability. If so, I can address some of your concerns:
Attorney:
All attorneys who practice Social Security Disability (there are many!) do not charge up front or bill in any way. The legal firm pays all filing etc., costs. If you do eventually qualify for this benefit, any attorney fee is paid out of the eventual benefit payment (up to $6K max) and that is sent directly to the firm by SSD. If you end up not qualifying for SSD, the attorney is not paid anything, by SSD, you or anyone else. Any attorney who wants to charge up front for discovery, fees, etc., should be reported to the American Bar Association.
Initial Application Process:
The initial application process is a pain and usually a lengthy wait process for a decision, but pretty standard. You note that the information you received states that you can appeal. Most, and I mean most (!!!) initial applications are rejected, and yours is par for the course. The letters you received say that you can appeal and that is exactly what you should do NOW.
Appeal Process:
You should now seek an attorney to move your case forward to a US Administrative Law Judge hearing. Again, this will be a lengthy process. The earlier you retain an attorney, the sooner you will be done with the entire process.
Here, I strongly recommend that you check the website of NOLO Press-a well known publisher who sells books that help people with various legal questions and problems that they can handle themselves. The address below will take you to a short information page that NOLO provides to help people understand specifically what they must do when applying for SSD. The information is free and there are no requirements. On the initial site page, there is a place (box) that you can access to find SSD attorneys in your area. You can make an appointment with any number of attorneys for no charge. Then the initial contact is usually a brief phone contact for information gathering by your chosen firm.
IMPORTANT:
The most important thing to know is this-going forward, you must be positive and completely organized in all that you do in this process. The legal discovery process is comprehensive so organization is key. The attorney you retain will work hard to present the best case for you. So you must pull your own weight in the process by doing whatever is asked, needed, etc., immediately. Remember, the attorney receives nothing if you lose, so give this your best shot always.
Administrative Law Judge Hearing:
The attorney will meet with you before the hearing, by phone and before the hearing to explain what will happen. Again, this is another step in the process but an extremely important one-how you present yourself to the judge in the hearing will make or break your case.
Administrative Law Judge Hearing:
You state that your disability and complete inability to work are the result of mental and some physical issues. To put this clearly, the ALJ judges have heard hundreds of cases like yours so they have "heard it all before". Again, being very organized and presenting well will help in your case. They want to know how you came to your present problems and why you are not able to work in any capacity. The judge will have all of your medical records so will already be familiar with your case. The hearing (and working with your attorney) is no place for complaints and laments, tears, etc.
Good Luck!!!
My mom has had SSDI for 8 years now. I've been disabled all of my life and currently recieve SSI, not SSDI since I've never been able to work. My mom and I both agreed that I should apply for benefits under her because Medi-Cal wasn't covering my needs like Medicare would.
I applied on April 2nd and was told I'd hear about it in a month. A month later I didn't hear from Social Security, but I did hear from my mom, complaining to me that they're going to garnish about $100 from her SSDI check. She didn't say anything else about it. My mom is extremely well, "money hungry". She has broken laws before in order to get more money for herself.
I tried calling SS office in my area and they told me they couldn't find anything in the system about it? Weird. I've left a few voicemails, but still haven't gotten a response. My question is, does my mom have the jurisdiction to deny me childrens' disability benefits? I was really hoping I can finally have my hip surgery so I can walk again
since Medi-Cal doesn't cover it, but now I'm not so sure. Any information is appreciated.
Only SSA can answer your questions. You should make an appointment with your local office and bring all paperwork etc. supporting your case.
Does my SS Disability check increase after my children turn 18 and the family benefit expires? My children were able to receive minimal family benefits from my disability claim. They have both turned 18 and are no longer eligible.
Will my monthly check now absorb what was previously paid to them, since there is no one else eligible to make a claim off my SS number?Talk to your local Social Security Office to find out the right answer.
My son turned 16 in March. I was getting mother's benefits for him. In November I got a letter from Social Security saying that I would lose the benefits if he is not disabled. I made a disabled claim in November. They said that was all I needed to do.
Well I lost a check in March, so I called Social Security. They said, now I need a proof letter from his doctor saying that he needs full time care. They did not tell me that for 5 months and they did not tell me they declared him disabled.
By Bonnie
Only the Social Security Administration can answer your questions. You can find some information via their website but should have all of your questions answered by visiting their local office.
Whether or not your son needs full time care would probably depend on the type of disability that he has. I have an adult mentally handicapped daughter who has been receiving disability since she was 18 and she is now 46. Every now and then I receive a letter/questionaire that I have to fill out about her disability. She even received disability when she was working part time.
She doesn't need full time care, but at this time I help her with paying her bills/budgeting, etc. Eventually she will receive the same help from a case manager, other than that she is capable of living alone. I know lots of mentally disabled people that live alone, I also know people with physical disabilities that live alone, some of them need a part time care giver, to help them in and out of the shower, and to get ready for bed and into bed, then to get them up and ready for the day, but other than that they are capable of living alone.
My guess is that is what SS wants to know. They probably also want to know if your son attends any type of educational facility.
