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He died on June 18, 2018. SS check direct deposited on June 20, 2018. Can I keep it?
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Labs4me
Answered Jul 2018
Nursing homes cost a lot. If you give away your money then try to go to a nursing home just using your social security is that legal?
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gladimhere
Answered Dec 2019
Mother under poverty level receiving public benefits is about to receive a small inheritance that could disqualify her. Help!
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Sendhelp
Answered Jan 2019
How to determine if my friend can live alone?
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jmann722
Answered Dec 2018
If parent gets a total of $4,500 in SS and pension, how is the remainder supplemented to cover the cost of a memory care unit?
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Theo951
Replied Jul 19, 2023
Where do I look to find caregiver benefits?
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Taarna
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My father's only income is from social security benefits and veteran's disability benefits. Does he have to file a tax return?
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Llamalover47
Replied Feb 2023
Mom came to visit my husband and I from the nursing facility she lives and we decided to remove her from the nursing home.
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waytomisery
Answered Oct 5, 2023
As a live in caregiver to my stepfather, taking care of him, house, yard, and pets, he's 92. What should I be getting paid? I don't get any pay at all.
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BurntCaregiver
Replied Feb 13, 2024
Where can I get additional finance for home care?
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Igloocar
Replied Apr 15, 2024
What state has the best programs to help me financially care for my mother?
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AlvaDeer
Answered Jan 2022
My mother passed away on May 17, we went to get her Social Security for May and they had already withdrawn it back. What do I do?
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JoAnn29
Replied Jun 2021
Anyone here a rep payee for someone on social security? I think I’m going to have to become one for mom. What do I need to know?
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Babs75
Replied Dec 2021
Is there any housing assistance for a low income family who are disabled?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered May 2022
My husband passed this month (Jan.). He was alive in December. Does he still get his Social Security for January?
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JoAnn29
Replied Feb 2021
My aunt lives in NJ. She only gets $1600 in monthly income (SS). I’m trying to help her stay in her home. Can she get housing assistance?
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Bridger46146
Answered Feb 2021
Hi. My disabled sister is in a group home and pays rent with her social security check. It isn't enough. We are paying the difference out of pocket. Where can we get help?
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AlvaDeer
Replied Feb 24, 2024
My mother is 95 years old and living in an assisted living facility. Our fear is that she will outlive her money. Options?
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NYDaughterInLaw
Replied Nov 20, 2023
Representative payee pros and cons, anyone have experience with this?
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fluffy1966
Replied Mar 2023
Are there any programs to assist seniors with home repairs?
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lkdrymom
Answered Jan 2023
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