My friend has SSD and medicaide, she in no way can possibly get out of the house on her own let alone work. She is up there in her age and she feels she finally met the right partner maybe for marriage, she is concerned what benefits she would lose should she get married. Yes, this man works. She crys because she always wondered in her life if she would ever find the right partner.
Hep me rid her tears, only knowledgable answers please.
2006-12-17 00:59:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
She would not lose her SSD because that goes on the physical eligibility not the financial standing of the individual. However, the medicaid is another story. She should contact her case worker about this issue. As for getting married? I say go for it. She won't lose the SSD, and between her SSD and his income I'm sure they can come up with an insurance plan within their budget range. Losing the money vs. losing the love of her life? There is no question there. Best of luck to your friend. Tell her not to worry too much until she actually has something to worry about. Best to contact her worker so she will have a definative answer. It's difficult to search for the right answer on the web simply because we don't know what state she lives in and each state has different qualifications.
2006-12-17 01:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Mary J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My understanding is that she won't lose anything..What I have learned with Social Security benefits or SSD even if you are married it shouldn't matter.Now what I have been told is that if you go back to work ( in which she probably won't by what you are saying) and earn more than 600.00 a month then SSI or SSD will subtract on the earnings they submit to you.She is on disability which has it's own regulations..she is classified as disabled and can't possibly work at this present time.Now what I also understand even though this is Federal each state is different. It use to be that all states had SSI and SSD were two different programs but here in Illinois they combined of what I have been told.I had a friend that I worked with and her husband was getting both SSI and SSD and they didn't take /omit anything from him while she worked. But she can call the Social Security office in Maryland or in the state where she resides to get more info.
2006-12-17 09:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by shuggabhugga05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say have a non-legal commitment ceremony. Create vows and have a nice party with friends and family. (They don't have to know that it isn't state mandated!) A pastor from an understanding church may actually do it...
The marriage won't be legal, but the day will feel special to them...and she gets to keep her benefits.
Keeping the benefits should be a number one priority.
2006-12-17 09:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by Becca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sad that those who work get penalized for it.
You would have to contact an attorney who specializes in such cases. Go to the yellow pages and look one up and make the call yourself. Then share what you've learned with your friend. She will be happy that you care enough to take that initiative.
This is far too important to leave to us "morons" on Y! Answers LOL
2006-12-17 09:21:36 · answer #4 · answered by mymadsky 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yea, don't committ yourself to answers fromYAnswers, you/she needs to find out for sure, and it shouldn't be difficult. Just call the Social Security Admin. and the state medicaid office and find out. The answers should be simple.
2006-12-17 10:06:05 · answer #5 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marriage can always wait. Call whom is needed to see if the services will be lost before marriage.
2006-12-17 09:05:24 · answer #6 · answered by thmtom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on SS web site, she should find her answer there, or call her local SS office
2006-12-17 09:11:26 · answer #7 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋