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Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.)
S.S.I. Law, Regulations, and S.S.A.’s Policy Manual By: Executive Director, Will Lindahl The legal framework for Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.) was established under 42 U.S.C. §§1381–1383f, and the regulations are detailed in 20 C.F.R. §§416.101–416.2227. Additionally, the Social Security Administration’s (S.S.A.) Program Operations Manual System (POMS) provides comprehensive guidelines for processing claims. What Are POMS?…
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S.S.I. Law, Regulations, and S.S.A.’s Policy Manual By: Executive Director, Will Lindahl The legal framework for Supplemental Security Income (S.S.I.) was established under 42 U.S.C. §§1381–1383f, and the regulations are detailed in 20 C.F.R. §§416.101–416.2227. Additionally, the Social Security Administration’s (S.S.A.) Program Operations Manual System (POMS) provides comprehensive guidelines for processing claims. What Are POMS?…
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What is Supplemental Security Income Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments to people with disabilities and older adults with little or no income or resources. Eligibility To be eligible for SSI, an individual must be disabled and poor. There is a “Resource Test” – measured only once each month and an “Income Test” –…
Read MoreWHAT HAPPENS TO MY SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) AND MEDICAID BENEFITS IF I TRAVEL?
What Happens to my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid Benefits if I Travel? By Cameron Lindahl M.S. and Sara Toor M.A. Without providing proper notice, recipients of SSI may terminate eligibility if he/she decides to travel. This includes taking trips within and outside of the United States. POMS SI 00501.410 states “an individual is not eligible…
Read MoreSTUDENT FINANCIAL AID AND ITS IMPACT ON SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
Student Financial Aid and its Impact on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) By Sara Toor M.A. and Cameron Lindahl M.S. Did you know that an individual who is at least 18 years old and receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to a disability can attend school and continue to receive SSI benefits as a student? This…
Read MoreDEEMING: HOW AN INDIVIDUAL’S INCOME & ASSETS AFFECT ANOTHER’S ELIGIBILITY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)
Deeming: How an Individual’s Income & Assets Affect Another’s Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) By: Cameron Lindahl, M.S. & Sara Toor, M.A.Revised March 2018 What is Deeming and Why Does it Exist?The most common form of deeming is referred to as Parental deeming. This is when a parent’s income and/or assets are counted towards the…
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Supplemental Security Income &Redeterminations Cameron Lindahl, M.S. & Sara Toor, M.A. What is a Redetermination? A redetermination is when the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews an individual’s income, resources, living arrangements to determine continued eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits with the correct benefit payment amount. If an individual is married or is a…
Read MoreTRAVELING AND RECEIVING SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
It is important for beneficiaries who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to know that there are some rules that they should be aware of in regards to traveling. Per the Social Security Administration (SSA), there is a calendar month requirement that specifies that “an individual is ineligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for any month during all of which…
Read MoreSTATE SUPPLEMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME RECIPIENTS
The maximum Federal benefit for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is currently $783 for individuals and for couples it is $1,175. The maximum benefit varies annually depending on the Consumer Price Index. If there is an increase in Consumer Price Index, then there will be an increase in the Federal benefit rate. Depending on where a recipient of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) resides, he/she may…
Read MoreCITIZENSHIP AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific requirements for individuals who would like to receive Supplemental Security Income (SI) benefits. One of the criteria deals with the citizenship of an applicant. In order for individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) they have to be citizens or nationals of the United States or non-citizens who meet the alien qualification criteria under the 1996 legislation and…
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