Social Security Disability will only allow garnishment for these reasonsSocial Security does not allow garnishment of disability benefits by creditors, unless those creditors are other government agencies, child support, or alimony. Any credit card company, business, or individual who has won a judgment against you will never be able to garnish your Social Security Disability check. Here's a short list of possible garnishment situations. 1. Social Security will allow garnishment of your Social Security Disability benefits for current and past due child support or alimony. 2. Social Security will allow other government agencies to garnish Social Security Disability benefits. The Internal Revenue Service is allowed to garnish Social Security Disability and retirement benefits for delinquent taxes and, in fact, any federal agency is allowed to garnish Social Security Disability benefits. For instance, if an individual owes student loans that were federally guaranteed their Social Security Disability benefit can be garnished. Any money owed to the federal government can conceivably be garnished from Social Security retirement or disability checks. But...if you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits no creditor can garnish your benefit, not even the Federal Government. 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: How to file for disability in New Jersey NJ Filing for disability with HIV Basic Facts about the Administrative Law Judge Social Security Disability Hearing The SSDI SSI disability application, how to file Applying for Social Security Disability or SSI for Stroke Social Security Disability, back pain, and sedentary, light, and medium work Social Security Disability, SSI, and low IQ Working and getting Disability Filing for retroactive disability benefits Can I qualify for SSI benefits due to having angina? Social Security Disability Approval and Denial Rates Contacting Social Security about the status of your disability claim How to qualify for disability with depression Going to a disability hearing without a lawyer How is Social Security Disability determined? Medical treatment and a Social Security Disability award |
