Some lenders might be willing to accept the person. However, many will not, simply because it is a very bad idea for a person on a fixed and perhaps limited income to take on extra financial responsibility. The other reason would be that if legal action such as a lawsuit became necessary for the lender collecting from the cosigner in such circumstances would be difficult.
Social Security Retirement & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are not.
No. Social Security retirement (vs. SSI) is not based on income or assets.
Retirement income for the elderly.
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W. Robert Walton has written: 'The retirement decision' -- subject(s): Old age pensions, Retirement age, Retirement income, Social security, United States 'A time to live' -- subject(s): Retirement income, Social security
Social Security benefits (retirement and disability) count as income for Medicaid. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not count as income for Medicaid.
It is possible that some of the social security benefits could become taxable income on your income tax return.