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When can we claim child-in-care benefits?

Full question: We have a 27 year old son who is a brain cancer survivor since age four and on SSI since age 18. I’m 63 and not on Social Security until age 67, she is 56, can claim child in care benefits now? Hi there, Your spouse can claim child-in-care benefits before age 62…

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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 my son’s SSI be affected if I am providing care under an AD Waiver?

Hi there, Thank you for reaching out regarding your son’s SSI benefits and the impact of providing a level of care under an AD Waiver. Generally, providing care under an AD Waiver should not directly affect your son’s SSI benefits. The SSI program is designed to provide assistance to individuals with limited income and resources,…

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Do I owe the Social Security Administration money?

Full question: I got a letter from Social Security saying that they previously sent a letter that I may not require to pay back some or all of my SSI overpayments from March 2020 through September 2020 as part of a settlement agreement for the campos, et al. v. kijakazi class action lawsuit. In the…

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How can my family maximize our Social Security benefits?

Full question: Our daughter is 36 years old and disabled since birth. She receives SSI and I heard about child-in-care benefits. I am 66 and turn 67 this December and my wife is 64 turning 65 next month and neither of us are retired. How can we maximize our social security benefits immediately? Hi there,…

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Is my Medicaid waiver difficulty of care payment included as income?

Full question: Is my Medicaid waiver difficulty of care payment included as income for my minor disabled child to receive SSI? Hi there, Parental income is deemed as income to a person under 18 who has a disability and this reduces the child’s SSI because the parents still have a legal obligation to support the…

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