SSN For Mother after GreenCard

[razor1234]

My Mother(from India), is currently residing with me and she has got her Greencard.(Permanent residency).

We are planning to apply for Medi-Cal(for California residents). She would need an SSN for that.

Could somebody highlight the advantage/disadvantage of obtaining SSN for her? Will she have to file taxes every year if she has an SSN(even though she does not have any income?)

Thank you in advance

[knowledgeable]

yes, absolutely!! Huh ??!!

Yes, she needs her SSN for everything in United States.

I am sorry but there's no way you'll get by without an SSN so please don't bother trying to find out the advantages/disadvantages of having an SSN.

Speak with your CPA/financial advisor, he/she will help you with the system.

Take care.

[PraetorianXI]

She will have to file taxes IF she passes the threshold of income every year. Some people do not, so don't worry about it.