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I am on disability Social Security I’m 58 years old I did not work full-time I only make 914 a month but I did get the increase and I do get Health benefits how can I get more money I am very low income is there anyway at all thank you

Hi. Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits are based on the disabled person's earnings history, so you're probably receiving all that you can get based on your own work record. You don't mention any marital history, so I don't know if you have any other benefit options. For example, if you're a widow you might be able to qualify for disabled widow's benefits. Or, if you're currently married or if you were married for more than 10 years and divorced, then you might be eligible for spousal or divorced spousal benefits when you reach age 62.

My expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, so I don't know what if you might be eligible for help from any other sources. You might want to try contacting social service agencies in your area to see if they know of any types of assistance that you might qualify for.

Best, Jerry

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Jan 9 2022 - 8:15am
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