What Now?

[JD3#2]

I am 67 yrs. old and receive the minimun amount of SS and a small amount of SSI (I have peripheral neuropathy). I also have full Medicare/Medicaid.

It looks like I will receive an inheritance. Will I loose all benefits? What ,if anything, can I do?

I have this vision of loosing all benefits, then spending the inhertance on survival and after a year re-applying for the above programs:eek:

Any advice would be appreciated:)

[Kiya]

I am no expert, but I don't think you will lose your benefits. The inheritance is a one time deal. You aren't working to get the money. Heck, even millionaires can get SSDI if they can not work anymore.

Kiya

[Abasaki]

JD...
i'm far from an expert on this but I have found out through my own experience that SSI (SSI = Social Security Supplemental Income)payments are based on income... so there is a chance that this will be reduced due to your inheritance... but the SS should not be reduced or canceled.

I would suggest contacting a social security lawyer who would be able to answer your question. (many will answer a question without charging anything)

Best wishes!!
Abbie
:)