This video is the first in a short series on improvements the Social Security Administration is implementing to improve its programs and customer service for the people who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other benefits, or wish to apply for them. Resources: • Regulatory Changes to In-Kind Support Rules Expand Access to SSI […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced several changes that will lessen the burden of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security overpayments. These changes allow individuals to be readily approved for longer payment plans with correspondingly lower monthly payments, provide a more reasonable default withholding for Social Security beneficiaries who are dealing with an […]
This webinar took place on Thursday, June 13, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET – 11:45 a.m. PT/2:45 p.m. ET The Social Security Administration recently announced several changes that will lessen the burden of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security overpayments. These changes allow individuals to be readily approved for longer payment plans […]
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently finalized three Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules that will reduce barriers and expand access to SSI. These rules impact in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) determinations, in which an individual’s SSI benefit can be reduced by up to one-third if SSA determines that they are getting in-kind help with food […]
Note: This fact sheet describes the federal law, as well as information on the advocacy process as it works in Virginia. The federal law described here is applicable across the country, and the information in this fact sheet may be a helpful example for interested advocates everywhere. Many individuals – including people who receive benefits […]
This Q&A covers key insights from a webinar on changes to SSI and Social Security. Topics include the 60-day appeal period, the SSI protective filing tool, and the exclusion of pandemic-related financial assistance.
The Standard Medical Deduction allows Californians receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to boost their CalFresh benefits by deducting out-of-pocket medical expenses exceeding $35.
The settlement will provide automatic remedies to nearly a quarter million SSI recipients who were charged with overpayments by the Social Security Administration.
