Is social security SSI supposed to be this hard?

I am under attack because i have been accused of misusing my autistic son's money. ok, food stamps are based on my house hold size,(4 people two younger children) and the income my son and i have together. they add his SSI in with my social security benefits and then give us food stamps for a family of 4 based on the entire household income. In public housing, they add the entire household income and then charge 30% of the entire houshold income.… read more

tags: SSI Social Security

posted 10 months ago by A MyAutismTeam User

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This is why I recommend to anyone considering SSI to have a lawyer when they apply. A lawyer knows all the ridiculous rules and can back you… read more

posted 10 months ago

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So when you are using SSI - foodstamps gives you $100/less per month so you should be able to count $100 per month for that child for food.… read more

posted 10 months ago

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I have been to a seminar in my area that was about transitioning to age of majority/SSI and the rules and how to follow them. I left feeling… read more

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Interesting, although I am very sorry to hear you are having such a difficult time. The only "rules" we have had to deal with… read more

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the lawyers giving the seminar said that it can vary depending where you live(community) and who the case worker assigned to your case is on… read more

posted 10 months ago

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If you find an SSI lawyer who will help you, let me know. I do have a friend who has a lawyer she can ask questions to for me. But, we are in… read more

posted 9 months ago

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Most special education lawyers are well versed in SSI and can help. Your consultation may be free but their advise will not be. The good newas… read more

posted 9 months ago

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Oh, it's a special education lawyer? I thought that had to do with school not SSI. Hmmmm- that will be my next effort then, thanks… read more

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