Friends who avoid violent pal feel rejected
Dear Amy: Responding to the question posed by "Upset Neighbor," who wanted to report her neighbor for disability fraud, I worked for the Social Security Administration for 35 years.
As you responded, Amy, this woman may have disabling conditions other than her injured back. Also, Social Security disability benefits are earned; had she not worked and paid into the system, she would not be eligible to collect these benefits.
Supplemental Security Income is need-based.
The Social Security Admin. website no doubt would explain the differences in the two programs more comprehensively.
-- Concerned Citizen
Dear Concerned: Thank you. But, most importantly, this neighbor did not actually know that the neighbor was collecting anything. As I urged her, before reporting fraud, she had better get her facts straight.
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(You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.)
