Will my husband's military retirement and military disability affect Mt eligibilty for ssi? My husband is planning to apply for his ssdi, will that also affect My eligibilty for ssi?

Hi. My answer assumes that by SSI you're referring to Supplemental Security Income, not Social Security benefits. Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a needs based benefit administered by the Social Security Administration.

Will SSI be affected from the sale of my home? How soon do I need to reinvest that money?

I won a $10000 lottery ticket. We are a married couple and my husband receives SSI(disability)? Will this stop his SSI benefits because we now have more than $3000 of resources? What if we cash the check and spend it(eating out, lottery tickets, giving it to needy people)?

Hi. Assuming that you and your husband live together, then yes. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is needs based, and the income and resources of a spouse are counted when determining if a person qualifies for SSI payments.

I receive SSI .but it hasn't been enough to help with support for me and my child .and want to apply for food stamps.but I was told from a family member with SSI .when she applied and received food stamps they cut down her .SSI amount down .I already have a high rent barely get by.but I need the food stamps .is that accurate what she stated.

I was on SSI 18-28. My dad retired in 2020 and I was switched to his retirement benefits. I was fortunate enough to never have any issues until the switch.

Was it really legally required for me to apply for these benefits? Even if I live on my own? Would it matter if we were estranged? And does retirement child benefits carry the same guidelines as SSI? Is there the same $2k asset limit? Or can I finally keep my meager savings in my bank account? (I have savings bonds given to me when I was an infant so I’ve always been close to the limit)

Thank you

I was wondering what are the limitations for purchasing things with SSI. I have used it to buy food and clothing, though I was thinking if I could use it to cover a phone bill for myself. I don't know if this would be allowed

Hi. There are no rules that limit the manner in which Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits can be used. So, if you're eligible for SSI benefits, you can spend them however you see fit.

Best, Jerry

If I wanted to change my name to my married name, would this effect my husband ssi?

Hi. No, the act of changing your name wouldn't affect your husband's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment. However, getting married can affect a person's SSI, depending on their living arrangements and their spouse's income and resources.

Best, Jerry

Hi, Larry. I've been living on SSI for about 6 years and I've been wanting to get into stocks and bonds recently. I know those are something SSI would count towards my 2K limit in property, though I am curious whether cryptocurrency counts towards it. I have read it does not for SSDI as it is different, but I cannot find an answer on SSI. Thank you.

Hi I just started receiving Social Security Disability supplemental income due to a motorcycle accident I was involved in I currently own my own home no mortgage only property tax is what I pay I had this all ready when I got supplemental Social Security income I also have a caregiver who takes care of me my question is my home has a big mold problem which affects my health I'm forced to sell my home to put myself into a better home that is in the healthy environment my home sold for 350, 000 I'm in the process of purchasing another home for 285,000 what do I need to do with thi

Is there any way of transfering my home to my children and keeping the medicaid insurance I have with ssi. they tell me there is a 3 year penalty

Hi. My expertise is limited to Social Security benefits. I have a better than average understanding of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, but Medicaid is administered by the individual states and I have no expertise in that program.