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How do you find out if someone is collecting SSI?

How do you find out if someone is collecting SSI?

You can’t just call the Social Security Administration to ask if someone is drawing a Supplemental Security Income check. You’ll need written consent from the beneficiary before you can receive any information about his benefits. Under certain circumstances, you can verify SSI or other benefits.

What disqualifies you from getting SSI?

Generally, the more countable income you have, the less your SSI benefit will be. If your countable income is over the allowable limit, you cannot receive SSI benefits. Some of your income may not count as income for the SSI program.

Do you have to petition the court for SSI withdrawal?

The fact that an individual or his or her agent must petition the court for withdrawal of funds does not mean that the funds may be assumed to be unavailable for the individual’s support and maintenance (and, therefore, not a resource for SSI purposes).

How does the judge decide if you are approved for SSI or..?

It was agreed that I was in fact disabled by my chronic disease, the vocational expert confirmed that. But denied because doctor did not diagnose me till 3 months after my date of last insured had expired. My county is so far behind and this has dragged on for so long.

How does the state of California add money to your SSI payment?

(Publication No. 05-11051) The state of California adds money to the federal payment. The single payment you get at the beginning of each month includes both the federal SSI payment and your supplement from California. Medical assistance If you get SSI, you can usually get medical assistance (Medi-Cal) automatically.

It was agreed that I was in fact disabled by my chronic disease, the vocational expert confirmed that. But denied because doctor did not diagnose me till 3 months after my date of last insured had expired. My county is so far behind and this has dragged on for so long.

How can I contact Social Security about a conviction?

You can contact Social Security at our toll free number 1-800-772-1213 Monday through Friday 7am – 7pm or by going to an office. How a conviction affects your Social Security benefits?

Do you have to sign the SSI redetermination form?

If you have a representative payee, he or she must complete and sign the redetermination form for you. If you need help completing a redetermination form you receive in the mail, call us or visit your local Social Security office. Our staff will help you fill it out.

What to do if you cant make a determination on SSI?

If they cannot make a determination based on the information they have, the DDS will schedule a special medical examination or test for you and will pay for this examination or test. They may pay for your travel expenses to this examination or test.