Basic Income Limit Rules for SSI
Basic Income Limit Rules for SSI
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Income Limits & SSI Disability Eligibility
SSI is a needs-based program for low-income people who are blind, disabled, or elderly.
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SSI's Pre-Effectuation Review Contact (PERC) to Confirm Eligibility
Social Security will require you to attend a PERC meeting to check your current income and assets to make sure you're still eligible for SSI.
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What Counts as Income for the SSI Disability Limit?
Social Security ignores a certain amount of cash income but counts certain types of non-cash items as income.
Spousal and Family Income
Spousal and Family Income
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Does a Spouse's Income Affect My Disability Benefits?
A husband or wife's income can affect SSI disability benefits, but not Social Security disability benefits.
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Is SSI Eligibility for a Disabled Child Based on Parents’ Income?
Social Security counts only part of the income of a disabled child's parents when determining SSI eligibility.
Work Income and Expenses
Work Income and Expenses
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Will I Lose My SSI Benefits If I'm Working Over the SGA Limit?
The SGA limit does not apply to those already receiving SSI disability, but the SSI income limit does.
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How Impairment-Related Work Expenses Affect Social Security Disability
Disability-related expenses can lower your income enough to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or SSI.
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Deducting Disability-Related Expenses From Your Countable Income for SSDI or SSI
You can deduct IRWEs from your self-employment income or wages.
Food and Shelter Expenses
Food and Shelter Expenses
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How In-Kind Income and Support Affects Your SSI Disability Payment
Social Security counts free food and shelter as income, which can affect your SSI disability payment.
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How Loans or Gifts of Housing or Food Are Counted for SSI Disability
If someone else pays for your food and/or shelter, Social Security won't reduce your monthly SSI payment if you have to repay this "in-kind support and maintenance."