Can my disability benefits be garnished for unpaid fines?I unfortunately have been informed by a collection center for a city court of a very old judgement that I owe money for to the court. I can't pay it all at once like they requested and I am afraid they may try to Garnish it from my SSDI Benefits. Is a City or County Court able to Garnish my Disability benefits for old unpaid fines? I thank you for your time and any information you may have for me. I am a former disability claims examiner and I have also experience in the area of claimant representation, so my area of functioning has to do with how decisions are made, how evidence is considered and evaluated, and how claims are handled. That said, to the best of my knowledge, these are the following things that can be garnished from an individual's disability benefits: 1. Delinquent child support obligations. 2. Debts owed to the Federal government including IRS obligations (taxes) and delinquent student loans. Debts owed to state or municipal governments should, as far I am aware, have no bearing on your disability benefits since that would essentially mean that states and local governments could exercise authority over the federal government. To be the best of my knowledge, you most likely have nothing to be concerned about with regard to garnishment of your disability benefits. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Do you get SSI back benefits from the time you were disabled? Why is Charcot-marie-tooth not on the Social Security Disability list of impairments? Why do you receive a Social Security Disability benefit back payment? Will I qualify for disability with back pain, a bone spur, and bulging disks? Filing for Disability - Blind in one eye and a Learning Disability If I Move To A State Where There Is A Lower Cost Of Living, Would My SSD Benefits Decrease? Can creditors garnish my Social Security retirement check? Can a Disability Examiner or Judge make a Social Security Approval with Old Medical Records? |
