How are SSI cash benefits affected by work and earnings?
Once eligible, the amount of SSI an individual receives on a monthly basis depends solely on their income and resources. In other words, they will not lose their SSI cash benefit when earnings exceed $500 SGA level. While their SSI check will decrease as earnings increase, an SSI recipient will continue to get a cash benefit until their earnings increase to the point at which their SSI check is reduced to zero. This is referred to as the break-even point.
