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Best Answer: Social Security benefits are normally considered judgment proof. Which means they can not be garnished (taken) You can still sue them but if the person who owes you money only receives income from social security then you can not collect from them. The lawsuit will remain on record however and if social security benefits stop and/or there is another source of income.
Although you can receive benefits from both SSDI and SSI at the same time, the benefits you receive under SSDI will count against your income limits. Some of your income is not counted, such as the first $20 of income you receive each month, the first $65 you earn, and half the amount you earn over $65. Food stamps are not counted and neither is shelter you receive from a nonprofit organization. Home energy assistance is also not generally counted as income. The SSA will count part of your spouseâs income and resources when determining your eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. If you are not a citizen, all of your spouseâs income and resources are counted against your income limit.