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Glendale, CA

My dad got his government benefits back in the day because of disability and idk what my mom and I will do if she don’t qualify for government assistance but instead of getting my dads full government check they are taking away 200 for Medicare. We are two woman alone and dealing with all this and I don’t get how illegal aliens get all assistance ever… ughh

3 days ago
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Can Undocumented Immigrants Get SNAP or Medicaid? The Truth About Federal Benefits - American Immigration Council https://share.google/kbgbzD5N5EDZODrn1

Can Undocumented Immigrants Get SNAP or Medicaid? The Truth About Federal Benefits - American Immigration Council
Can Undocumented Immigrants Get SNAP or Medicaid? The Truth About Federal Benefits - American Immigration Council
3 days ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

I googled that, and this is the answer I got from Google: But you should contact your Social Security office. Spousal disability support benefits—officially known as Social Security spousal benefits tied to an SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) record—are the same in every U.S. state.

How Spousal Disability Benefits Work Nationwide

• Federal Program: SSDI and its auxiliary spousal/dependent benefits are run by the federal Social Security Administration (SSA) using uniform federal rules and formulas across all 50 states.
• Benefit Amount: A qualified spouse can receive up to 50% of the disabled worker’s primary insurance amount (full retirement age benefit).
• No State-by-State Variations: Your state of residence does not change the base spousal benefit calculation or rules. Average payouts may slightly vary between states only because local demographic and past-earnings histories differ, not because state laws alter the formula.

Key Eligibility Rules for Spousal Benefits

• Marriage Duration: You generally must have been married to the disabled worker for at least one continuous year.
• Age or Child Care: The spouse must be at least 62 years old, or be any age while caring for a child of the worker who is under age 16 (or disabled before age 22).
• Own Work Record Limit: If the spouse qualifies for their own Social Security retirement or disability benefit that is higher than the spousal benefit, they will receive their own higher amount instead of a combined total.

3 days ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

Thank you @A MyDepressionTeam Member. This info should be given to all citizens!!!!!!!

2 days ago
A MyDepressionTeam Member

@michele100
We can really find out everything we need to know on our computer.
Thanks for posting.
If I had a serious question about stuff, I'd ask Michele.

2 days ago
MyDepressionTeam

That's a really important question, especially when navigating finances while managing depression. The short answer is: it depends on the specific program.

If work history is limited, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be an option. SSI doesn't require a prior work history and is based on financial need rather than past Show Full Answer

That's a really important question, especially when navigating finances while managing depression. The short answer is: it depends on the specific program.

If work history is limited, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be an option. SSI doesn't require a prior work history and is based on financial need rather than past earnings.

For SSI eligibility, there are some financial limits to be aware of:

- No more than $2,000 in savings or assets (or $3,000 for couples)
- Primary home and most personal belongings don't count toward that limit
- Income must fall within SSA guidelines For Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), work credits are required. Most people need 40 credits, with 20 earned in the last 10 years. However, younger workers may qualify with fewer credits.

Regarding Medicare deductions — those are typically applied after SSDI approval, so they wouldn't prevent someone from applying.

It's strongly recommended to contact the local Social Security office directly, as eligibility rules can be complex and vary by situation. A disability lawyer or advocacy organization can also help navigate the process, sometimes at no cost unless the claim is approved.

3 days ago

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