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Child support obligations do not stop just because someone says they are disabled.  Even if the person has filed for disability benefits and is going through the process, child support continues. The only way to change a support obligation is to file a Motion to Change Child Support with the Friend of the Court in the county where the support order exists. After the motion is filed, it will be scheduled for a hearing. At that hearing, the court will decide what should happen

Medicare and Medicaid both provide health coverage, but they serve very different populations and operate under distinct rules, particularly in Michigan. Medicare: Federal Health Insurance for Age or Disability Medicare is a federal program managed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) https://www.medicare.gov  . It’s primarily for: People 65 and older, regardless of income People under 65 with certain disabilities (after 24 monthly payments on SSDI) People wi

If you’ve been approved for Social Security Disability benefits, one of the key questions many people have is about Medicare coverage. Medicare isn’t just for people 65 and older it also provides health insurance for adults under 65 who qualify for disability benefits. Here’s what happens: once you’ve received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit payments for 24 months, you automatically become eligible for Medicare. This waiting period generally means your cov