I have seen many instances where they chose to live together instead of getting married due to a decrease in their disability benefits.
A current incident that prompts me to ask this, is a couple that would lose $500.00 per month if they were to marry. Each person resides in their own apartment, and only one of them can afford a vehicle.
Should their benefits stay the same whether they marry or not?.. They are no less disabled after marriage.
Should the government allow disabled Americans to marry without decreasing their benefits?
2006-08-15 01:22:11 · 7 answers · asked by Craptacular Wonderment 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Interesting question, one I have never pondered since I am not disabled. But I think they should be allowed to marry without a decrease in their benefits, they need that money to survive on and you are correct their needs are no less just because they marry.
2006-08-15 01:28:57 · answer #1 · answered by B R 4 · 4⤊ 4⤋
I think the disabled should have to follow the same "money laws" as those of us who are not disabled. Before I got married I made excellent money, great tax returns etc. I got married, boom, I am in a higher tax bracket, which means more taxes. How fair is that? It's not, but that's why they have the option of married filing jointly or seperately. The persons wanting to get married should go over the "tax laws" carefully. What would the benefits and non - benefits be. Also you stated that they each have their own apartment. If they got married, there would be only "one" apartment, so only "one" rent payment. They may be losing the $500.00 but would be gaining the money put forth monthly on rent for the second apartment. Also when people get married they have no choice in learning creative financing. Good Luck
2006-08-15 01:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by ssgsblond69 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
This answer is from an 11 year old
yes. they have every right to get married, even if their disabled. Why shouldn't they be able to? And it's bull that their benefits decrease. And that's most likely why most never marry because they know their benefits will decrease.
2006-08-15 01:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by arise_forever2006 1 · 5⤊ 2⤋
Your question is not should the disable marry, but should the government provide compensation for that marriage. If they are truly disabled and are receiving compensation from the government - and they marry another disabled person, it should be at an adjusted rate, but not the complete amount for both, and not halfing their overall compensation.
It was a very well thought question, and I hope the answer meets your expectations.
2006-08-15 03:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Forgiven 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Good question. Wouldn't it make up the difference if they were to share expenses? I mean the cost of running 2 households can get expensive. If they combine rent and utilities, that should cut some of their expenses.
However, If they are both disabled, it seems their disability payments shouldn't decrease by much.
2006-08-15 01:53:15 · answer #5 · answered by Lady J 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
A very good question..
America should allow their marriage without compensating any amount from their benefits..
After all, as you said marriage won't make them less disabled and in fact if they choose to have kids then, they'll need more money..
2006-08-15 01:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by Cool Z 5 · 5⤊ 2⤋
If two houses costs $1,000 at $500 each, one house costs $500. In marriage, the husband and wife is expected to reside under one roof. This is the logic.
2006-08-15 01:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by Petals 2 · 5⤊ 2⤋