This is the final rule that the Social Security Administration has set for those who want to get SSI payments. In fact, it has to do with what SSA defines as “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance household”.
Undoubtedly, this new SSI rule will help both applicants and recipients. Therefore, it will not leave any of them behind. Remember that Supplemental Security Income payments are for children and adults. They must have a qualifying disability, be blind, or be at least 65 years old.
WHEN WILL THIS NEW SSI RULE START?
The Social Security Administration announced that it will come into effect on September 30, 2024. Therefore, there are about 4 months and a half before over 5 million Americans can take advantage of this new measure.
What SSA is going to achieve is to help more people qualify for SSI payments. In this way, many low-income families will receive more money to buy clothes, food or even to pay the rent or mortgage.
Basically, the Administration will expand the given definition of a public assistance household. This rule will include households getting Supplemental Security Income and those which not all members qualify for Supplemental Security Income.
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS NEW SSI RULE?
Although this change may not seem to be a great one, it will actually have three main advantages for SSI recipients. Hence, it will be essential because it will help more Americans with financial difficulties.
The first thing that this new SSI rule will do is to allow more people to qualify for benefits. Supplemental Security Income amounts may increase in certain cases. These two improvements will be enough, but there are more advantages.
As a matter of fact, over five million Americans on Supplemental Security Income will see how their reporting burdens are reduced. This last measure will be possible if individuals live in public assistance households.