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The Social Security Administration proposed a rule change to its regulations in February 2023. SSA proposes to remove food from the calculation of In-kind Support and Maintenance (ISM). Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicants and recipients would no longer...
Recently a client inquiring about SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits asked me how people are supposed to live on the benefit. SSI is a disability or retirement program for low income individuals; many of whom do not have a work history or sufficient work...
The Supplemental Security Income program is a lifesaver for many older and disabled Americans, but the program has undergone no modifications in recent years even as the number of beneficiaries receiving these payments has ballooned. Now lawmakers are proposing...
Navigating the complex labyrinth of health and disability programs that you may qualify for can be confusing. You may be eligible for more than one program that can help you pay for your medical needs and other expenses. If you have suffered a disability that makes it...
The Social Security Administration provides the most extensive social safety net programs in the United States. Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) pays monthly minimal income to seniors and people with disabilities who receive very low or no Social Security and who...