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Can Son Draw Social Security on Both Parents' Work Records?
My son was disabled prior to age 18 and is now 39. He lives with us at home and draws Social Security benefits on his dad's work record. I will be 62 in June and have applied for early retirement. Will our son be...
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Is There a Limited Value for a Car an SSI Recipient Can Buy?
If you have an old vehicle that needs replacing, but receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you may be worried about buying another one. How much can you spend without affecting your benefits?...
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Who Can Help Coordinate Benefits When a Person with Special Needs Moves to Another State?
I have an adult son who receives both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare. Is there an interstate agency that assists with moves from one state to another so my son will not lose eligibility for government benefits? ...
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Can a Trust Pay for a Beneficiary’s Special Diet?
Can a special needs trust pay for the beneficiary's doctor-prescribed special diet?...
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Should a Rep Payee Recoup SSI Overpayments from a Previous Rep Payee?
I am the new Representative Payee for a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiary. The beneficiary was overpaid for over a year and now the Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking repayment. When and how should I pursue the previous Rep...
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What Is the Statute of Limitations to Pay Medicaid from a Special Needs Trust?
With a special needs trust that requires Medicaid to be paid back following the beneficiary’s death, what is the statute of limitations for that repayment? If Medicaid has not asked to be paid back, when can the proceeds be distributed?...
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Does Medicaid Reimbursement Take Priority Over Other Expenses?
Do I Need a Special Needs Trust To Protect My SSDI Benefit?
If you’re currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you may want to protect your income by setting up a special needs trust. Receiving financial gifts could jeopardize other related benefits.
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