Your disability checks are likely safe from the bankruptcy court. In some cases, you may need to take additional action to protect a lump sum back pay payment or your previous disability deposits still in your account.
Understanding How Bankruptcy Works When You Receive Benefits
When you file for bankruptcy, what happens to your assets differs based on several factors. If you file forWhat Kind of Evidence Is Used to Evaluate and Decide My Disability Benefit Claim?
The kind of evidence used to evaluate and decide your disability benefit claim includes medical evidence and information related to your work history and vocational qualifications. Under the Code of Federal Regulations § 404.1529, the Social Security Administration (SSA) must have...
For How Long Can You Receive Disability Benefits?
You can continue to receive disability benefits as long as you meet the requirements for your condition and you have not reached full retirement age. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will regularly check in on your medical qualifications and look for signs your medical condition has improved and you no longer suffer from a disabling impairment.
While it will keep tabs on your...Are Taxes Taken Out of Disability Benefits?
Taxes are not taken out of disability benefits - whether it’s for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The...
How Do Military Retirement or VA Disability Benefits Affect Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance?
If you receive military retirement benefits or veterans benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), you might qualify for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Getting military retirement or VA disability benefits does not affect eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance...
