The following rule applies to "regular" SSI benefits and may also apply to disability payments, but check with the Social Security Administration to be sure.
If you have a totally separate bank account, either checking or savings, and no money from ANY source other than Social Security has EVER been deposited into it, then that money is protected from garnishment by ANY source, even the IRS or state tax authorities.
I started a separate savings account and my monthly payment is direct deposited into it. Then, as I need money, I transfer it to checking for paying bills, etc.
No. If a creditor other than the federal government tries to garnish your Social Security benefits, inform them that such an action violates Section 207 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 407).
Yes, if you are receiving Social Security disability payments.
Deposit for Social Security Disability payments..
YES
Disability payments are Social Security Payments. When a person reaches full retirement age (66), the payments continue as normal, but are no longer considered disability payments. A person does not receive two payments.
No. Social Security Disability payments are not based on assets, but on income. Owning a house may affect SSI (Supplemental Security Income) payments, especially if the house is particularly large, valuable, or the individual owns more than one house.
Deposit for Social Security Disability payments..
Don't think so, but go to the social security website for help. You need 40 quarters to collect social security and be 65.
Social security payments are not a factor in the means test. However, they are a factor in terms of your budget and as to how much you have available to repay creditors under Chapter 13.
persons under age 65 and not eligible for Social Security disability payments
persons under age 65 and not eligible for Social Security disability payments
It processes payments, such as Social Security checks.
Provide retired Americans with Social Security payments.