I'm a single mom who is disabled. I have a 11 year old boy. I'm on disability Social Security. My whole check goes to bills. If anyone can help please let me know.
By Carol
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From what I understand people on disability can earn up to a certain amount without losing any of their disability. It is a very small amount. After a certain amount, for every two dollars you earn they will take one dollar away from your disability income. That being said, as long as you can pay your bills you are lucky. There are lots of people in America that live that way, not having any extra for recreation and for their kids to participate in school activities. I would assume you are on food stamps and medicaid/medicare. Check with your local Social Security Office for the best information.
On SSD you are allowed to earn up to a certain amount. The Social Security Office usually sends out a pamphlet letting you know what your amount is and how to go through the process of getting work while on SSD.
Hi - your local Social Security office is the only one that can give you information like this.
You do not say what type of disability you have but if you are drawing a check then your son should be drawing a check also. There is a lot of help available such as food stamps, assistance with housing/utilities, telephone, and local agencies and churches offer some type of help.
You should find out how much you can make before the SS will cut your benefits and maybe try to find part time employment in your local area.
There are lots of people who are struggling just to make part of their monthly expenses and cannot find suitable work that meets their needs AND do not always qualify for the type of benefits available to you.
You do not mention your son's father so I assume he is not in the picture. Perhaps he is or should be paying child support?
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