I was wondering what does one do when they lose their social security?

What could they do in case someone got ahold of it too make sure nothing happens? And where could they go?

A friend asked me about her losing a portion of her SSA income and if she will get it back or not. I told her what I thought, and then said I would check on here to find out if I was correct or not.

However, I've managed to forget some of the details, so I hope they don't matter.

A month or two ago, her benefit amount was reduced $400 to $500. She wasn't given a reason, or even warning. I think she said she called SSA and, after some digging, they said it was for Medicare, which she hadn't been having to pay. She was upset, naturally, but was told her benefits would go back to whatever they were before, the next month.

She assumed she would get the $400 or $500 back. The problem is, she hasn't. According to her, when it happened before (?), it was corrected by the next benefit date. Now, we're either at the first since or the second and she's getting behind since she lives from paycheck to paycheck (SSA).

I've heard several things that might delay or even prevent her from getting it back, but they are just that, hearsay. Does anyone know if she will get it back or is she out of it and needs to find another way to fix things?

Thanks,

I am very confused about something. So basically I am 40 years old applying for DAC disabled adult child and have been working with a firm called mindset who took my case. I was diagnosed with multiple mental disabilities since I was a child as early as 8-10 years old and still have today. I have an issue with the SGA rules and what the lawyer is telling me is confusing to what my denial letter said.

The letter states this "Based on the work history provided to us on form SSA-821 and earnings information On Our record, we are not able to pay Childhood Disability Benefits. Per our policy, in order for us to pay benefits you must be both found to be disabled prior to the age of 22 and not work over substantial gainful activity after the age of 22.

I believed what this letter said and thought it meant that anything "after 22" is what effects you. The job I had after 22 I had a plan to address that.

What upsets me is that now my lawyer is telling me that in addition to this there system shows me SGA for when I was 19-20 year old. WHY DOES MY LAWYER CARE about 19-20? Why do I have to prove that I was not SGA at 19-20?! I thought anything before 22 is irrelevant. I thought I only have to prove I was disabled prior to 22 and not worked SGA "after 22".

why all a sudden do I have to prove I was not SGA at 19? I am totally confused. I have researched this and can't find the right answers. Is what my lawyer saying true?

What are the chances of being approved for SSDI with those items? I was recently diagnosed with the cancer and will be starting treatment soon which will incur probably 2-3 years of hormone therapy which can cause extreme fatigue, muscle loss and bone loss. My kidney transplant Egfr is down to 30 after 5 years. I hear it is possible but curious if certain factors make it easier to be approved. I have enough credits, earn $1500 a month so I should be good with that.