Legal Question in Social Security Law in North Carolina
Medicare, Social Security and inheritance
Will a substantial inheritance (ie - $10,000) effect my Social Security Disability Insurance and my Medicare coverage?
Asked on 9/16/07, 4:40 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Camak
Lennon, Camak & Bertics, PLLC
Re: Medicare, Social Security and inheritance
It would affect your eligibility to receive SSI benefits and Medicaid, but should not affect your eligibility to receive SS Dib/Medicare, assuming you are still incapable of perfoming substantial gainful activity. Check the SSA website for more info. You can link from ncdisability.com. Good luck!
S. Neal Camak
Lennon & Camak, PLLC
Raleigh, NC
Answered on 9/19/07, 6:57 pm