I am 40 years old and receive SSI. Let's say I get married on May 1. My future husband (also 40, not disabled) makes $100,000 per year so I will not be eligible for SSI. We do not currently live together, but will after marriage.
My question is, will I get SSI for May? Does it continue for a grace period, or is it revoked immediately? I will report my marriage to SSA after it occurs (within ten days, which I think is the reporting deadline for changes)

Also, what will I need to submit to SSA once I get married to show my future spouse's income? I don't want to get mired in paperwork, and may just ask to for my SSI to be discontinued prior to marriage if the paperwork will be a headache.

Hi,

I have a limited amount of knowledge about the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program rules, but my actual expertise is limited to Social Security benefits. That said, my reading of the following SSI section of Social Security's operations manual indicates that you must be married as of the first moment of a month in order for Social Security to count your husband's income in determining your SSI eligibility: https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0500501154. So, if you get married after 12:00 AM on May 1st I believe that your husband's income won't cause you to be ineligible for SSI payments until June.

I think Social Security will need to see proof of your marriage, ideally a copy of your marriage certificate, but I don't think they'll need proof of your husband's income if you estimate that his income will be too high for you to continue receiving benefits.

Again, though, SSI is not within my area of expertise, so I would suggest that you check with an SSI claims representative or technical expert for definite answers to your questions.

Best, Jerry