Federal Housing Income Dispute

Summary

When dealing with conflicting SSI and public housing income rules, its crucial to understand how each agency views child support arrears. SSI may not count forwarded child support as your income, but public housing might. Review your lease and housing policies, and consult a legal professional or housing counselor in Minnesota for tailored advice. Document all communications and seek guidance from advocacy groups like Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid or the Minnesota Disability Law Center. For issues with online social casinos, review terms, file complaints with the Attorney General, and consider consumer protection agencies.

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Ok so I am a disabled parent who lives in public housing. I receive SSI and I technically receive child support arrears on my behalf of my adult son who is not disabled and does not live with me. SSI rules/policy say if I keep that money it will be counted as my income. As long as I forward the payments to my adult son, it's his income. Public housing says it is my income. And they count my income as if I receive both the full SSI amount plus the child support arrears when it's not actually possible because no one can receive a full SSI benefit while having any other source of income, especially unearned income. Who is right?
This is a complex issue involving both SSI and public housing regulations. Here's a general overview:
- SSI Rules: If you forward child support arrears to your son, it may not be counted as your income by SSI.
- Public Housing Rules: They may consider all funds received as income unless explicitly excluded.
It's important to check your lease and any specific public housing policies that apply. For more tailored advice, you might need to consult with a legal professional or housing counselor in Minnesota. Would you like assistance finding a local resource?
What should people who are receiving more than one form of federal public assistance do when the different policies conflict with each other?
When dealing with conflicting federal public assistance policies, here are some general steps you can take:
- Document Everything: Keep detailed records of all communications, decisions, and policies from each agency.
- Consult Official Guidelines: Review the official guidelines and policies for each form of assistance.
- Seek Legal Advice: Consider consulting a legal aid organization or attorney specializing in public benefits.
- Contact Agencies: Reach out to each agency for clarification and to explain your situation.
- Advocacy Groups: Engage with advocacy groups that specialize in public benefits for additional support.
If you need help finding local resources or legal aid in Minnesota, feel free to ask!
Can you list some of these advocacy groups? I live in Minnesota if that helps
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Here are some advocacy groups in Minnesota that may be able to assist you:
- Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid: Provides legal assistance to low-income individuals in various areas, including public benefits.
- Minnesota Disability Law Center: Specializes in legal issues affecting individuals with disabilities.
- HOME Line: Offers tenant advocacy and legal advice for renters.
If you need more specific information or contact details, let me know!
Cool thanks
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If you need further assistance in contacting these advocacy groups or more detailed guidance, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help with any additional questions you might have!
Totally different topic.. Do you know how I can get my Facebook account back that was hacked? I've tried everything. There is no way to contact anyone at Facebook.
It sounds frustrating to deal with a hacked Facebook account. Here are some general steps you can take to recover it:
- Visit Facebook's Help Center: Go to the Facebook Help Center and search for "hacked account" to find specific recovery options: [Facebook Help Center](https://www.facebook.com/help).
- Secure Your Email: Ensure your email account linked to Facebook is secure and hasn't been compromised.
- Report the Hack: Use Facebook’s dedicated page to report a hacked account: [Report Compromised Account](https://www.facebook.com/hacked).
- Follow Recovery Instructions: Follow the guidance provided by Facebook to reset your password and secure your account.
If these steps don't work, you may consider reaching out to Facebook support through any available channels or seeking help from online forums where others have shared similar experiences.
Ok one last questions. While playing on an online social casino website, I started to feel like maybe the games were rigged. So I made a complaint to their support team starting I no longer felt comfortable playing on their site and could I please get a refund for the amount I still had in my account that I didn't spend yet. Their response was to block me out of my account and keep my money. I wasn't asking for a full refund. I didn't expect to get back what I already played. I did expect to get what I hadn't used yet. Anything I can do since they don't have the same rules as regular casinos?
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Online social casino websites often operate under different regulations than traditional casinos. Here are some general steps you might consider:
- Review the website's terms and conditions to understand their refund policy.
- File a complaint with your state's Attorney General's office or the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
- Consider reaching out to a consumer protection agency for further assistance.
Have you tried contacting your bank to dispute any unauthorized transactions?
Very good info. Thanks again.
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You're welcome! It seems like you've been dealing with quite a range of issues. If you face further complications or need more detailed assistance, reaching out to local legal resources in Minnesota might be beneficial. If you have more questions or need clarification on anything else, feel free to ask!