How do Social Security Benefits differ from SSI in regards to financial eligibility determinations for Title IV-E?
Answer 1: Social Security Benefits are based on worker’s employment history, are counted as income, and would be budgeted as such. SSI is a form of cash assistance administered by the federal government. Eligibility for SSI is based on a documented disability, as well as income and resource standards. The Title IV- E AFDC budget calculation must be computed, excluding both the SSI recipient as a case member and the SSI recipient’s income.
