Can SSDI be garnished?

Submitted by jean on Mon, 01/01/2007 - 01:36
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My credit card debt is overwhelming me. One bank turned my account over to an attorney. The attorney's office on the phone told me that they will begin to garnish my income. My only income is SSDI. Can they do that?

Your SSDI cannot be garnished until and unless you owe any governmental debt that is in default. But the creditors can go after your bank account if your SSDI is deposited there.

In general, only the Financial Management Services which is a part of the US Department of Treasury, has the right to garnish the SSDI.

Mon, 01/01/2007 - 07:52 Permalink
landrycarr (not verified)

Thank you George for your answer. This only involves credit card debt. I have read that if your checking account only has your SSDI or SS payment showing up as a credit, they cannot garnish your SSDI check. They can garnish other deposits in your account. I am waiting for an appointment with Legal Aid to help me cope with this issue and debt issues.

Mon, 01/01/2007 - 20:33 Permalink

Hi Landrycarr,

As per new laws on garnishment it is possible in some states, you will have to check out the laws in your states on this.

Carol

Wed, 01/03/2007 - 20:24 Permalink
angel (not verified)

do you ave a link to find out the things your state allows

Tue, 01/09/2007 - 08:38 Permalink
Audrey (not verified)

I am on social security solely. I have some outstanding debts that I am paying back, but find myself without any money at end of month. Ive told the collection places that the only money I have is my ss. Can they still demand payment

Tue, 10/16/2007 - 14:29 Permalink

Can they still demand payment

Of course they can; you owe the money...being on SS does not change that fact. You are within your rights to pay what you can (or not at all), and they are within their rights to sue you for payment (which they may not do, if the debt is for a relatively low amount and/or they do not believe they would be able to collect from a judgment).

You can, however, send them a letter demanding that they only contact you through the mail, i.e., to not call you anymore.

If your debts are too much of a burden, you may also seek relief through bankruptcy, or attempt consolidation or settlement.

Wed, 10/17/2007 - 03:16 Permalink

Well if you owe the money and it is legit then they will ask for a pay back. Consolidation can be an easy option. If nothing works go for a settlement. This will atleast wave off your interests and extra fees and charges. If nothing works at all you will be left with nothing but bankruptcy to file.

Good luck :)

Wed, 10/17/2007 - 04:08 Permalink
LilaLou (not verified)

YES, SSDI checks can be garnished, but only if the debt is a Federally backed loan (student loans) or Federal taxes.

The amount is capped at 15%. But I'm still trying to find out if that 15% is per each debt or total. Hoping it's in total.

As to accepting settlement agreements...that's a joke for most people on SSDI. When you get to the point of needing SSDI in the first place, well, most people anyway, you're already wrecked financially and can barely afford food. I entered a repayment agreement with Windham for my student loans, paid on time for almost a year and then they turned around and attached my SSDI check for an additional amount. That in turn caused me to not be able to pay other bills. So, I stopped paying them. If they're going to attach me anyway I might as well let it be applied to the 15%.

Thu, 08/18/2011 - 13:38 Permalink
Sharon Riggs (not verified)

My son receives SSDI, he is mentally ill. He was married and was divorced a year ago. There is a auto loan involved, in which my ex daughter in law is the one that purchased the auto and my son is a co-signer. She has recently filled bankrupty including this loan. Can they go after my sons SSDI for repayment of this loan? Also he was on SSDI went the loan was first signed.

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