Need help fixing income for Extra Help benefits - SSA nightmare!
Hey everyone, I'm having trouble with my income for extra help benefits. Does anyone know how to fix this? I'm really struggling and could use some advice on what to do next.
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Hailey O'Leary
I've been there before, it's such a headache! Have you tried calling the Social Security office? They might be able to help you sort it out.
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Marcus Marsh
Yeah, I've tried calling but I can never get through. It's so frustrating 😫
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Cedric Chung
Pro tip: call right when they open in the morning. You might have better luck getting through!
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Marcus Marsh
Thanks for the tip! I'll give that a shot tomorrow morning 🙏
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Talia Klein
Ugh, the system is so broken. I've been trying to fix my benefits for months now. Good luck, OP!
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Maxwell St. Laurent
Have you considered getting help from a social worker or benefits counselor? They might be able to guide you through the process and help you understand your options.
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Marcus Marsh
That's a good idea, I hadn't thought of that. Do you know how I can find one?
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Maxwell St. Laurent
Try contacting your local Department of Social Services or Area Agency on Aging. They often have resources or can point you in the right direction.
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PaulineW
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's the URL: https://claimyr.com
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Annabel Kimball
Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit?
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PaulineW
I was skeptical at first too, but it actually worked for me. Saved me hours of frustration.
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Chris Elmeda
20 bucks tho? That's kinda steep...
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PaulineW
Yeah, it's not cheap, but for me it was worth it to finally get through and sort out my issues.
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Jean Claude
Here's what I know about fixing income for extra help benefits: 1. Make sure all your income sources are reported accurately. 2. If you've had any changes in income, report them ASAP. 3. Keep all documentation of your income (pay stubs, tax returns, etc.) 4. If you're self-employed, make sure you're calculating your income correctly. 5. Consider any deductions you might be eligible for. 6. If you're married, make sure your spouse's income is also reported correctly. 7. Don't forget to include any other benefits you receive as income. If you're still having issues, you might need to file an appeal. Hope this helps!
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Marcus Marsh
Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! This is really helpful 💯
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Charity Cohan
Great advice! I'd add that sometimes errors can happen on their end too. Always double-check their calculations.
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Josef Tearle
have u tried turning it off and on again? 🤣 jk jk... but srsly, the system is such a mess rn
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Shelby Bauman
lol if only it were that easy 😂
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Quinn Herbert
I feel ya, OP. I've been in the same boat for like 6 months now. It's a total nightmare 😩
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Salim Nasir
Has anyone tried contacting their local representative about these issues? Maybe if enough of us complain, they'll actually do something to fix the system.
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Hazel Garcia
Good idea! I'm gonna email mine right now. This is ridiculous.
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Laila Fury
I tried that once. Got a generic response after 3 weeks. But maybe if more people do it...
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Geoff Richards
Guys, I think I found a loophole! If you...
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Simon White
Careful sharing that kind of info publicly. You could get in trouble.
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Geoff Richards
Oh shoot, you're right. Thanks for the heads up!
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