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Old Jan 24, 2018, 03:37 PM
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Yes, I was going to say what Rose said. SSDI, or social security disability insurance, is based on your work history. You will not lose it by being married.

SSI-disability, is supplemental security income based on disability. It is not based on your work history but based on you being disabled and having low-income. If you marry, your income will raise because your partner can support you, so you may become ineligible. This is because you become a household instead of an individual.

There are many tax benefits to being married. It is possible your partner could claim you as dependent, and considering how small SSI-disability is, you may actually benefit more. It's a question for a tax accountant.

Your best bet in this matter, since you are asking for legal advice, is to ask your lawyer. Only a lawyer should give legal advice. In some states, after a certain period of timing living together, you could be considered a common law marriage. So I would definitely consult your attorney on this matter.

Congrats, also.

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