When you are in debt, it's good to know that disability benefits are not treated like ordinary income for the purposes of debt collection. Specifically, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and SSI disability payments enjoy some protection from creditors, but SSDI can be taken to pay certain types of debts. On the other hand, some types of debts can be forgiven if you become disabled. Social Security disability benefits are also given special treatment in bankruptcy.
Can disability benefits be taken to pay child support and other bills?
This depends on the type of disability benefit you receive and the type of debt.
How to Get a Child Support Order Modified Because of a Disability
When a person becomes disabled and can no longer work, it can become difficult to meet financial obligations, such as child support payments.
Does being on disability get me out of paying student loans?
Learn whether being on disability could get you out of paying student loans.
Can Social Security disability payments be seized to pay child support?
Question: I had to stop working due to a disability and am having trouble meeting my child support obligations and paying off old credit card bills.
What to Do When Social Security Says You Received a Disability Overpayment
Overpayments occur when Social Security pays an individual more disability, retirement, or dependents benefits than he or she was due, often because a one's income, resources, marital status, or li
Can I Keep My Disability Payments in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Most debtors need their disability payments to live on while they are unable to work. Because of this, in most cases your disability payments are protected in Chapter 7 bankruptcy -- meaning the bankruptcy trustee cannot take them.
Is Social Security Income Counted in the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test?
Are Social Security and unemployment income counted in the bankruptcy means test?