Legal Question in Social Security Law in Pennsylvania

If my husband and I sell our house, can social security lower our monthly checks? We live in Pennsylvania.


Asked on 2/15/17, 2:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Randall Selagy F. Randall Selagy, P.C.

It would help if you stated what type of benefit you receive: retirement, disability, SSI or something else. Retirement & Disability benefits are based on what you paid into Social Security. So selling a house & putting the money in the bank should have no effect. SSI is a welfare/needs-based program for people who have worked very little or not at all. So selling a house & putting the money in the bank will effect your monthly payment. Go to your local SSA office and discuss it with a case worker.

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Answered on 2/15/17, 4:11 pm


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