I’m 30 years old and. I was born with severe to profound hearing loss in both ears and recently got a cochlear implant surgery this past year.

I have been receiving SSDI, along with disability from my former workplace since 2009. I will be turning 66, 11/19. At that time the disability payments stop. Those payments are 3 times more than my SSDI. Will my SS payments increase at 66? Also, I was married for 14 years, divorced for nearly 30. I never remarried. How do I find out the amount I am able to collect if half of his is larger than mine? Thank you so much for taking my questions. I am scared stiff! Marti (PS) I care for my adult daughter who suffered a TBI 7 years ago. I receive only $500 per month for her care)

Hello,Larry recently i went out of work on temporary disability i have severe rheumatoid arthritis in my hands and feet i am 64 years old.

I have was approved for SSDI Benefits at age 60, however it took them 10 months and I had to return to work to not become homeless. They then denied me because I made to much money. My health is declining with MS, RA and 2 other auto immune conditions. I would like to retire. I am now 61 and struggling on a daily basis. What should I apply for? SSDI again or wait til 62 and early retirement.

Hi,

Someone I know has not paid into SS and fica since 2004. He is sick and on dyalasis. He is in his mid 50's. Would he be eligible for disability? Or even SS when he is older? He did Marry a exwife in order to get health insurance through her job. Is he eligible to collect spousal disability? Would this effect the amount she would recieve when she retires?

Hi,

Hi Larry,

Hello Jerry--thank you for answering my questions.

I am still trying to figure out where I stand with my TWP.

It is all vey confusing. For me esp --I've had a brain injury.
I called my local Social Security office today. I know I submitted all my pay stubs for all the times
I DID work--but they seem to have lost them all. I am not sure how that is possible.
So now I have to go back and get them all from my former part-time season jobs. (again)

I am confused about how much I can make on the Trial Work Period. And I am not even sure if I am still on my TWP. I became disabled in 2005. I did not try to work until I moved around and landed where in a place where I started taking on more debt. I had to work part-time. Some months I was making good money--others not more than the TWP amount they listed for that year. But I now see on some posts that you CAN make any amount in the TWP and not lose your benefits. Could I even make up to $2000 and not lose my benefits? For several months?

My 29 YO granddaughter has been receiving disability payments since 2010 when left with a severe head trauma from being run over by a drunken driver She is now working part-time since last April. She is limited to working part-time by her cognitive abilities as she doesn't function well after 4 hours on the job. She earns $10.58/hr. Can she remain on disability if she is limited to part-time employment.? We are appealing her case before an ALJ next month.

Hi,

I just qualified for disability. I am 62 single with past marriage lasting only 7 Years. How and when will The disability be converted to The as payment?

Hi,

I don't know what you mean by 'The as payment', but if you receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) those benefits will automatically convert to regular retirement benefits at the same rate when you reach your full retirement age.

Best, Jerry