Below is an excerpt from The Hill:
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will implement a new rule aimed at removing barriers and increasing monthly payouts for those who receive certain government benefits, the government agency announced Wednesday.
Beginning at the end of next September, the agency will no longer include food assistance when calculating one’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly payments.
Those who qualify for SSI benefits include adults and children with a disability or blindness and adults 65 years and older who have limited income and resources. These benefits help cover the costs of basic resources including housing, food, medicine, and clothing.
Under the current rules, food, shelter or both are counted as unearned income, which can impact an individual’s eligibility or lessen their payments, the report states.
However, effective September 30 of this year, food will no longer be included in the calculations to determine eligibility.
The report explains that, based on the SSA’s February data, there are around 7.4 million Americans currently receiving SSI or Social Security payments.
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— The Hill (@thehill) March 29, 2024
Meanwhile, the Social Security Administration just posted a reminder on Wednesday, informing members of the LGBTQ community that they may quality for Social Security survivors benefits based on their partner’s earnings record.
Were you in a same-sex relationship with a partner who passed away? If so, you may qualify for Social Security survivors benefits based on your partner’s earnings record. Learn more: https://t.co/mhgnxJBCuY pic.twitter.com/7rMJjYAEfd
— Social Security (@SocialSecurity) March 27, 2024
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