Ssdi

[gingerkat]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

I'm separating from my husband and wanting to know if SSDI is considered substantial income. It is all I have and since he left me with the rent & all the household bills it it's really tight. Now he wants to take away my health insurance and I won't be able to pay for the Medicare. FYI we have no children. I guess I'm just concerned that a judge might say to me that I don't need his help because I have my own income. My husband does not make much and my SSDI is pretty high, but it is not guaranteed forever and I'm scared.

Sorry for the run on, any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

I'm separating from my husband and wanting to know if SSDI is considered substantial income. It is all I have and since he left me with the rent & all the household bills it it's really tight. Now he wants to take away my health insurance and I won't be able to pay for the Medicare. FYI we have no children. I guess I'm just concerned that a judge might say to me that I don't need his help because I have my own income. My husband does not make much and my SSDI is pretty high, but it is not guaranteed forever and I'm scared.

Sorry for the run on, any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

If you have comparable incomes or if he has less income than you, you are unlikely to get any kind of spousal support. You are allowed to earn a small amount of money while on SSDI, you might look into what you could do to earn some extra income.

 

[ecmst12]

If SSDI is your only income, you should qualify for Medicaid.

 

[nextwife]

How long was the marriage? What is his income?

 

[gingerkat]

We've been married just under 3 years, but have been living together prior to that 16. He doesn't make that much money and yes, my SSDI is comparable, but I am up for review next year and it can be revoked. I'm so flipping scared about my future without a job! This is the first time in our 20 years together that I haven't worked. Actually before my injury I made the money and paid for everything and now that I have nothing, he's flown the coop (well, that's what it seems like).

Thanks

 

[nextwife]

A three year marriage, and you earn more?

You are in the same position you'd have been financially as if you'd never married. Three years is too short to be entitled to alimony. If you are Medicare age, what about pension, 401k or IRA income? This marriage was three years out of an entire lifetime, what savings/planning were you doing for your retirement all those single years?

 

[gingerkat]

I am not medicare age, I am 40. I can't supplement my income because of my deteriorating back injury and mental illness. I am also not really looking for alimony really , just looking for him to help me with rent and the bills that he left me with. He left me with everything. My SSDI could come to an end at the end of this year when it comes up for review.

I guess I was just curious as to what the laws were when it came to SSDI since it isn't permanent.

Thanks.

 

[csi7]

Your medical review will reflect the current status of your disability.

Your disability has continued to get worse, so you should be fine for the review.

 

[Ohiogal]

I am not medicare age, I am 40. I can't supplement my income because of my deteriorating back injury and mental illness. I am also not really looking for alimony really , just looking for him to help me with rent and the bills that he left me with. He left me with everything. My SSDI could come to an end at the end of this year when it comes up for review.

I guess I was just curious as to what the laws were when it came to SSDI since it isn't permanent.

Thanks.

Jobs aren't permanent either. Quite frankly you won't get alimony. He will be ordered to pay half the marital debt though with rent if you are living there and getting the sole benefit, you will be responsible for it. Same with utilities that are current.