Why does the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application ask about my living arrangements?
Your living arrangement can affect your SSI payment amount. For example, a beneficiary’s SSI payment may be reduced by up to one third if the recipient receives food or shelter that is paid for by another person. Where you live, who else is in the household, and what you and others pay towards the household expenses can all make a difference in your SSI payment. Learn more about living arrangements by reading the online booklet, Understanding SSI at http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-understanding-ssi.htm. For more information, visit the SSA website at http://www.socialsecurity.gov or call toll-free at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Is it true that a person can own a home and still be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits? Yes, a person who owns a home and lives in that home can be eligible for SSI benefits. SSA does not count everything you own in deciding whether or not you have too many resources to qualify for SSI. For example, they usually do not count
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