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What happens when you get married? Do you lose your SSI or Medicare benifits?

I don't think getting married has anything to do with it. Though they may re-evaluate your income status for the amount of SS benefits your getting if there will be additional income, but I'm not completely sure on that one as I don't know how it works exactly. But they aren't going to take it away - you're still considered disabled and qualify regardless. And I know it won't effect the Medicare at all, as again: you're still qualified regardless.

I'm assuming, anyway, the the SSI and Medicare is for disability?

pray tell why you are asking?

It certainly is a risk for losing benefits.
One's financial situation becomes that
of the partner, as well. You want to check
with your case worker, and do some research
on your own, as local laws vary. Since marriage
(at least the state-sponsored kind) is essentially
a financial decision (well, there are some medical
issues, also), it probably serves little purpose.

There are religions which will marry you, outside
of the law (nothing illegal about them BTW); if you
desire the religious side of the experience, without
being tied down legally.

Here are a couple of sites to go to for the information you need:

Social Security Disability Programs

Medicare Information

i wouldn't have a idea cause i live in new zealand and its different over here