Comments for Social Security Disability Benefits

Comment on Social Security Disabled Widow Benefits by Vicki Pless

Vicki Pless — Fri, 13 May 2011 12:55:06 +0000

I am recently widowed. My spouse did not work for almost 2 years due to his illness that took hi life in December 2010. I am not sure if he filed his taxes for the past ten years. Am I eligible for anything. I do work and I have paid my taxes we filed separate returns every year so he kept his hidden from me so I don’t know what to do or how to do anything concerning my income when I retire.

Comment on Working on Social Security Disability by pablo e

pablo e — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:35:55 +0000

l am significantly disabled with a brain injury and broken shoulders etc. and have to use a wheelchair and have been receiving ssdi since 1991. l have managed to acquire and maintain a small part time job. with the employers assistance in providing reasonable accomodations w/hours worked and duties required.
however, on two occaisions l have exceeded $1000.00 a month due to bonuses. normally, l am only able to work 4 hour shifts and earn $650.00 monthly. should l be concerned over loosing my ssdi benfits?

Comment on Social Security Disabled Widow Benefits by Katherine

Katherine — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:08:09 +0000

I was denied widows pay until i was 56. They told me to reapply. Went down to the office and they tell me something else. All i want is to recieve widows pay!

Comment on Social Security Disabled Widow Benefits by patricia henke

patricia henke — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 14:38:36 +0000

I wass collecting widows benifits at age 60 and was just got my disability starting feb.2011. Am i still able to collect my widows benefits along with my disability.

Comment on Social Security Disabled Widow Benefits by rosemary britanik

rosemary britanik — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:08:40 +0000

isabella, do not freat it can take up to 2 years but your day will come they will pay you back to day 1 if you win do not give up

Comment on Social Security Disabled Widow Benefits by charmaine falcon

charmaine falcon — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:04:57 +0000

i plan on applying for disabled widows benefits as soon as i recieve a death certificate. i have the marriage certificate. my husband died in 1986. why was i not informed about these benefits then and there? of course, i did not officially become disabled until 2002. but i, even then should have been notified by social security about this plan. they notify me about everything else. a ssa, on the phone told me to absolutely apply for these benefits. that i am entitled. i can get all the records of disability i need from my lawer. i will have both certificates and then i will apply. i expect to hear from ssi or a soon after i apply. i hope i do not have to get a lawer to handle this. everything is red tape! thank you, charmaine falcon

Comment on Social Security Disabled Widow Benefits by susan

susan — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:47:14 +0000

can i re-marry under widow’s disability & keep my benefits as they are?

Comment on Representative Payees by Genevieve

Genevieve — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:43:58 +0000

I am the spouse of a Parkinson’s with Dementia patient who resides in a nursing home. I have had friction with the management because they want me to pay privately for dates of service already covered by Medically Needy program of Medicaid. They filed a request with Social Security to become the Representative Payee.They did so without consulting us nor informing us that they did so. I found out because SS funds never arrived to our checking account for the month of August 2010. They absolutely know that I have always taken care of all financials for John. That I am absolutely capable and willing to do so. They simply say that ” facility may legally request to be Representative Payee under SS guidelines-this is the law-DSHS is aware” They had NO need nor NO right. I have now applied for Representative Payee. I cannot believe that there is no specific criteria by which thay must comply and no checks and balances to protect patients who are so vulnerable. This must be financial abuse of some sort and there muast be some sanctions for such such smug “I can do it to you because I can” attitude and actions. There must be some recourse availablefor us.

Comment on Social Security Disabled Widow Benefits by Christine Colburn

Christine Colburn — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:53:42 +0000

I am a 57 year old widow who is on SSDI…My benifits WERE 1097.00 then 110.00 was taken out for ins. I just received a letter stating that I would receiv 1097 as of Aug with no ins taken. Is this my SSDI or am I receiving my late husbands SS benifits?

Comment on Representative Payees by a person that does not need a payee

a person that does not need a payee — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:45:14 +0000

I am on disability and do not need a payee. I have a high school diploma. I am sick but I am not a complete idiot. I can balance a checkbook. I have never bounced a check. I have reported before I do not need a payee . So far it seems someone refuses to realize I do not need a Payee. I have reported with a letter from my Doctor that I do not need a payee but it had no effect. I worked very hard many years and I just do not understand why I cannot have my money to pay my bills . This payee stuff is really something that makes a person so embarassed. I am so disgusted.