This guide provides advocates with basic information on eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) in California, including some spotlights on recent updates to the SSI program.
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: Training: SSI Deeming (2018, seventh training listed)
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 […]
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 with correspondingly lower monthly payments, provide a more reasonable default withholding for Social Security beneficiaries who are dealing with an overpayment, […]
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.
