Prednisone makes our bodies metabolize sugar and carbohydrates differently making some people weight gain and experience high levels of sugar in the blood by making our bodies resistant to insulin. In this way, a person may develop diabetes. The rates of Prednisone causing this disorder are 10-24%. H.
Your ex-wife may receive Social Security Disability Income---SSDI---based on your condition, even if you are paying alimony. As with other Social Security benefits, alimony is considered unearned income and will reduce the overall amount of benefits she receives.
â¦ Nearly nine out of ten individuals age 65 and older receive Social Security benefits. â¦ Social Security benefits represent about 34% of the income of the elderly. â¦ Among elderly Social Security beneficiaries, 48% of married couples and 71% of. unmarried persons receive 50% or more of their income from Social Security. â¦ Among elderly Social Security beneficiaries, 21% of married couples and about 43% of. unmarried persons rely on Social Security for 90% or more of their income. Social Security provides more than just retirement benefits. â¦ Retired workers and their dependents account for 71% of total benefits paid.