Changes in In-Kind Support Rules Will Expand SSI Access

From Justice in Aging

"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 or shelter from others. These changes will help older adults and individuals with disabilities who live in low-income households to qualify for SSI and receive the full SSI benefit, reduce reporting burdens, and ensure that food received from friends and family is not counted as income that reduces an individual’s SSI benefit. All three rules will go into effect on September 30, 2024."

Copy of Justice in Aging's fact sheet is below and the original PDF can be found here: https://justiceinaging.org/regulatory-changes-to-in-kind-support-rules-expand-access-to-ssi/