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I am caring now for my 97 year old mother. She receives $1800 monthly in SS and pension but my rent/bills have gone up. Can I claim her?
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Rainmom
Answered Dec 2017
When an elderly parent lives at home and they need 24/hr care, but they don't have the extra money are there government services for free?
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freqflyer
Answered Jan 2018
Elderly bedridden woman needs a bed. Any suggestions?
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97yroldmom
Answered Jan 2018
How can I make sure my 81 year old mother is receiving as much as she can on Social Security?
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akdaughter
Answered Jan 2018
Does anyone know how to get SSI for an adult?
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Margaret916
Answered Jan 2018
Does a spouse need to file as a Representative Payee with Social Security since Social Security does not recognize Power of Attorney?
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igloo572
Answered Jan 2018
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My 91 year old mother received social security and Medicare part A. Who should report change of address?
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JoAnn29
Answered Jan 2018
Do I qualify for government help for parent's well being?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Jan 2018
Will my spouse's SSDI be used to pay for permanent stay in skilled nursing? He’s on Medi-Cal.
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jeannegibbs
Answered Feb 2018
My friend is on SSI disability and she needs help taking care of herself. Can I get paid for taking care of her? If so how do I make 1st step?
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vegaslady
Answered Feb 2018
Mom just went into a nursing facility, which took all of her SSA check. How can I stop creditors from calling?
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JoAnn29
Answered Mar 2018
Does this qualify as an income change for Medicaid?
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igloo572
Answered Mar 2018
Mom is 96, has AD, and was declared blind. Are there any benefits out there that might be of help to her?
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JoAnn29
Answered Apr 2018
How can I get a replacement cost of living adjustment (COLA) letter for 2018?
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freqflyer
Answered Apr 2018
Any experience with SSI benefits and guardianship?
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JoAnn29
Answered May 2018
Is the Social Security benefit considered income when figuring veteran benefit income?
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cdnreader
Answered May 2018
If I apply for early retirement benefits at age 63, will I lose my Medicaid health coverage?
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Guestshopadmin
Answered May 2018
Has anyone heard about grants to pay for respite care?
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GardenArtist
Answered Jun 2018
Will i have to pay the SS for not allocating all his money to him while being his payee?
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jeannegibbs
Answered Jun 2018
Help! Monthly SS benefits are barely over the limit to qualify for Medicaid for assisted living/ memory care. Any thoughts?
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BarbBrooklyn
Answered Jun 2018
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