By Raul Rodriguez Cota
06 Aug 2024, 11:17 AM EDT
The Social Security Administration is reviewing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments to ensure they only go to those who truly need them.
This process seeks to verify eligibility and adjust amounts based on the beneficiaries’ current circumstances.
SSI payments, which are for low-income Americans who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older, are subject to periodic review by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
These reviews are essential to ensure that funds are distributed correctly.
SSA evaluates beneficiaries’ financial situation to ensure they receive the appropriate amount each month.
During a review, information about income, resources, and living arrangements will be requested.
These factors can change over time, so it is important to adjust SSI payments accordingly.
If your SSI payments are being reviewed, the SSA will ask you for details about your income and available resources.
They will also evaluate your living conditions to determine the exact amount you should receive.
This process, known as ‘redetermination,’ reviews beneficiaries’ non-medical eligibility, including income, resources, and living arrangements.
Additionally, if you are married, the SSA will also review your spouse’s financial situation.
Similarly, if you have a child under 18 with a disability who receives SSI, the parents’ income, resources, and living conditions will be evaluated.
This rigorous process ensures that SSI payments are fair and reflect the current needs of recipients, providing necessary support to those who qualify.
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