SSI Benefits Expand: New Rules Take Effect September 30
Social Security Administration Simplifies Eligibility and Benefits for Thousands of Americans
Accoridng to TheSuns, Starting September 30, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will change some rules. This will help more people get benefits from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The SSA will now help people who live in homes where not everyone gets government assistance. They will also help people who get food help from the SNAP program.
The SSA will also change how they calculate “unearned income” for SSI recipients. This could mean that some people will get more benefits. Some people will also get help paying rent. The SSA’s goal is to make it easier for people to get the benefits they need.
September 30 SSI Changes: Early Payments and Inflation Boost Ahead
The new rules will start on September 30. The SSA will send out SSI payments a little early because of a calendar problem. This means that some people will get their payments a few days before usual. The SSA is also planning to give some people a small increase in their benefits to help them with inflation.