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How do I alleviate SSDI payment issues?

Full question: Hi, I won my Social Security disability on 10/10 of 2025. I have received one check late and now they messed up my whole schedule and went to pay me and they won’t tell me anything about my back pay. I had an attorney. Hi there, If you are experiencing SSDI payment issues,…

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Is it my responsibility to report changes to the SSA?

Full question: Hello. I get disability and supplemental security income. I was wondering if i can put my sister as a beneficiary on my checking and savings account if something happens to me unexpectedly. And I was looking at the form I requested from my bank to look at it and is joint owner of…

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Will an inheritance affect my SSDI benefits?

Full question: I receive SSDI benefits since 2006 and I also just inherited a sum of money from a family trust. What do I need to do to protect my SSDI benefits and still invest the inheritance in a retirement fund like a Roth IRA? Hi there, Receiving an inheritance, such as a sum of…

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Will my payment date change when I switch from SSDI to Social Security retirement benefits?

Full question: I am currently on SSDI. I turn 65 this month. On SSDI I get paid on the 3rd of each month. Will my payment date change to the fourth Wednesday of each month after 65? I have emailed, called and texted my local and government SSA with NO response. Help! And thank you….

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Can I apply for my husband’s Social Security if I am collecting disability?

Hello, Yes, you can apply for spousal benefits on your husband’s Social Security record if you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Once your husband starts receiving Social Security retirement benefits, you may be eligible for an additional spousal benefit if half of his full retirement benefit is higher than your SSDI benefit. For…

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Can I apply for spousal benefits once my husband’s SSDI converts to Social Security retirement benefits at his FRA?

Full question: I have a question regarding drawing on spousal benefits. Here is our scenario: My husband became eligible and started drawing on SSDI at age 61 in December 2021. He will reach FRA age in Sept 2027. (DOB Sept 1960). This is when his SSDI will convert over to SS retirement benefits. As a…

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