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Disability Benefits

Why Didn't My Family Member Get A Benefit Payment For May?

A family member on SSDi received a letter stating his benefit would arrive on a specific date each on the instead of the fourth Wednesday. They had not received the May benefit in June, but received the June benefit on July 3. This due to coverage of a underage dependent starting.
So where is the benefit for May? He received nothing in June. That is difficult for a person on limited income.

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Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 12:13

How Much Will I Get When I No Longer Receive SSDI?

I'm 64 I'm working I've been on ssdi since 2007.ssa has me as statutory blind.im receiving almost 1400 a month from ssdi.i make 1500 a month working for a year now.before that I've worked every year and totaled about 3500 dollars them past years.im on the ticket to work program.my question is how much will be getting when I turn 70.or whenever I'm not receiving ssdi

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Thursday, July 22, 2021 - 09:19

Can I File For Social Security Disability If I Don't Find Suitable Work?

I will be 64 this August. The last five years I have been working under FMLA in case I call in. This was required by my employer. I have activity restrictions now and I am required to find a desk job but I am not successful. Can I file disability social security if I don’t find a position? My doctor will not sign any disability paperwork from my employer.

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Monday, July 19, 2021 - 14:58

How Will Social Security Determine If My Work Was SGA?

Hi I am interested to know I receive SSDI benefit because I am a young adult with a hidden disability, I work as crossing guard for elementary school through a Private Security company, unfortunately last year we had the pandemic I was way under SGA limit from End of September when my elementary school reopened from being “closed since March” and I stayed under SGA limit even with 3 shifts because of social distancing the third shift was hybrid one or two kids got out early but they wanted a crossing guard, I stayed under SGA limit all the way till the end of December.

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Monday, July 19, 2021 - 13:03

Will My Years Of Part Time Work While I Was Getting SSDI Be Included When They Change Me Over To SS?

I have been on SSDI for 16 years. I'm now 60. I was able to work on and off part time on the tkt to work program for two yrs but again I am unable. Will those two yrs be included when they change me over to SS from SSDI and will they do this at 62, 65 or 67?
Thank you

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Sunday, July 18, 2021 - 10:18

How Do You Calculate What You Get A Month?

I have all my work quarters in they say I became disabled in2019 i don't know how they came up with that but I was diagnosed with a lung disease well this yr I started getting ask or ssdi and they are only giving me 613.00 a month I made 3000 to 4000 a month working for the Colorado utilities now my question is if you have all your quarters in how do the calculate what you get a month I know I should be getting more then that

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Sunday, July 18, 2021 - 08:24

How Much Can I Make Without Any Penalties If I Receive Social Security Disability Benefits?

Larry hi. I'm on Social security disability. How much can I make while I'm on disability without any penalties. And can I work while I'm on disability. Is it a monthly amount or a specific dollar amount over and above your disability. Thank you in advance for answering.

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Friday, July 16, 2021 - 08:06

Is It Correct That My Son Can't Be Designated Full Disabled Because He Doesn't Have Work Credits?

I have a couple of questions that I am hoping you can answer.My 30 year old son gets SSI not SSDI as he does not have work credits. Social Security has told me that his designation of Temporarily Disabled will never be changed to full disabled because of that . Is that correct? Secondly his mother is of retirement age and is retiring at the end of August but not going to file as she will be getting a federal pension and would rather wait a few more years to file as the payment will be greater.

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Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 17:37

Is There Something I Should Do If A Review Of My Case Is Past Due?

I've been on SSDI since my 50s and I'm now in my early 60s (not quite 62) My initial approval letter said my case would be reviewed in 5 to 7 years. It's now one month past 7 years and I've never been contacted for a review. Is there something I should do? Do they ever not do a review? Or could it be they made a mistake and I'll find out in a few years when they try to take back things they've already paid me?

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Thursday, July 15, 2021 - 10:22

Would PUA Unemployment Benefits Affect SSDI In Any Way?

Hi, would PUA unemployment benefits affect SSDI in any way? Thanks

Hi. No, unemployment benefits have no effect on Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. However, if a person was receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), receiving unemployment payments would almost certainly cause their SSI benefits to be reduced.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - 18:26
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