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Bankruptcy and Social Security back paymentsIf I declare bankruptcy, I know that my Social Security Disability payments are off-limits to my creditors. Does that also apply to the SSI and SSDI back payments I've received since I was approved? I wasn't approved until four years after I applied, so the SS Administration owed me a substantial wad of cash. That money is just sitting in my bank account as I gradually burn through it paying bills that aren't covered by my monthly check. I know that cash on hand isn't usually protected in bankruptcy, but it seems like if the cash was originally from SSA it would be protected. Does anyone here know for sure? Second question, related:
Here's a link to what I think is the relevant section of the Social Security Act:
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