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Why are surviving children not entitled to social security monies after age of majority?
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rovana
Answered Mar 2018
Has anyone had to deal with Social Security Administration and trying to get a parent's address changed to yours?
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expressr
Answered Dec 2013
Does a senior veteran who had a dishonorable discharge still qualify for medical benefits?
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Michael85
Answered Sep 2017
Our father served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Would he qualify for care from the VA?
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Gtmerkley
Answered Oct 2017
How does the in-home Medicaid waiver work? Will some of my mother's SS be available to use to pay for shared home expenses?
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Tmessina86
Answered Apr 2023
Can a family member be a paid caregiver and earn social security credits?
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Llamalover47
Answered Jun 3, 2023
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Is there health insurance for living veteran spouses?
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Laura007
Answered Apr 2023
How to pay for care for elderly parent?
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Taarna
Answered Sep 23, 2023
Despite him having a Dr order the assisted living isn't allowing my father to have motorized scooter. What to do?
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Llamalover47
Answered Sep 22, 2023
I plan to take out about $60,000 from my annuity which was a 401K and I didn't pay taxes on the funds. Will the federal government reduce my social security?
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GardenArtist
Answered Dec 2017
My mom makes barely too much to qualify for Medicaid to supplement her Medicare, but can not afford her co pays and prescription drugs. Any advice?
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asylum23
Answered May 2018
What do I do if I know my sister has a joint account with my mom who has dementia and is receiving SS and pension benefits?
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worriedinCali
Replied Jun 2019
Social Security is requesting repayment of benefits after recipient's death. Why?
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Houseplant102
Answered Sep 2019
Are the Social Security payments I receive considered "income" for Medicaid eligibility?
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anonymous434963
Answered Oct 2017
Can my mom get some type of disability benefits if she is on Medicare?
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my2cents
Answered Mar 2023
My MIL is 97 yr.'s old and lives with us. She has no will. She literally has her social security check. That's it except her dog and clothes. Has 1 child.
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ChoppedLiver
Answered May 10, 2023
Pros and cons of becoming parent's payee representative for social security?
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Usedup1959
Answered Mar 2023
My mother's in a nursing home. I am her payee on her social security check and the nursing home said I have to turn it over to them. I don't get it.
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JoAnn29
Answered Jun 15, 2023
Will my sister's high income affect my parents' benefits since she lives with them?
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gladimhere
Replied Sep 2022
What VA or other benefits might be available to my mom?
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stephm1
Replied Oct 2022
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