I am on disability for cerebral palsy. Will I lose my Social Security Disability if I marry?I am presently confined to a wheel chair for cerebral palsy and receive approx. $1800 per month from SS. My mother, who cares for me, also receives approx. $1800 per month for caring for me. I have fallen in love with a young man who is a student and we want to get married. He has no income at this time and is on student loans for his education. If we marry, we would have to stay at my home so my mom can still care for me. Would I lose my Social Security Disability benefits if I married? We are in love, but we would still need income until he completes school and gets a job. Thank you If you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits based upon your own earnings record, there is no problem with your getting married. If your Social Security benefits are based upon a parent's earnings record as a disabled adult child, your benefits would stop and most likely the money your mother receives for taking care of you will be gone as well. If you are an adult disabled child, marriage ends the benefit if the beneficiary marries a non-disabled person or a disabled person receiving SSI. The only way an adult disabled child can marry is if they marry another person receiving Social Security Disability benefits. I do not know your situation, but if you are an adult disabled child, you should consider your decisions carefully. Once you are married, you will never be able to receive these benefits again. 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: What is the average time for an answer after a SSDI or SSI disability hearing? Will I get an increase in my SSI check? Is Morbid Obesity Considered A Disability? Do people go bankrupt due to the long wait for disability benefits? Social Security and not getting the medical records Filing for disability with spinal fusion How to file for disability in South Carolina Filing for disability with crohn's disease |
