My husband was married to his ex-wife for almost 16 years and she passed away recently, he was told about a year ago that since he was married to her for that amount of time he would be able to receive partial benefits from her Social Security. Today when he went down to the Social Security Office a lady told him today that he was not entitled to benefits because he is married to me, but she also told him that if I got more money on my Social Security Benefits than he does it would be possible that he might receive benefits, she called it some name but he doesn't remember what she called it, if you could let us know if he is entitled or not we would appreciate your help. With the cost of food, and other things keep goint higher and higher but our Social Security Benefits just don't keep up with the Cost of Living.

Sincerely,

G L L

I have become disabled slowly over the past 10yrs due to a chronic illness. I was advised to apply for both Disability and SSI when it became apparent that I was no longer able to work. I stopped working March 24th of this year and was terminated by my employer on May 2nd. I have had zero income since my last paycheck in April and a pay out from my 403b in May that I used for rent. My daughter has been paying my rent and copays for my meds. I am getting food stamps and General Assistance Medical Program for insurance. I got a letter today saying that I was medically approved for SSI and that I had to make an appointment to see a worker to go over some paperwork before they can start sending me checks.

Well after searching this website it appears that SSI would pay $637/mo and Disability (according to the yearly statement we are sent), I would get around $1,100. SSI wouldn't even cover my rent, let alone utilities.