Tag Archives: Financial Eligibility

Social Security says my husband or wife earns too much for me to get SSI

Here is a common problem. You apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), but then Social Security tells you that your spouse is making too much money for you to be eligible. How much is too much? It was surprisingly difficult … Continue reading

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I won my SSI case, now they want to pay me in installments?!?

A lot of things happen after you approved for Supplemental Security Income benefits. First, Social Security needs to review your financial eligibility. Second, Social Security must reimburse the State for any interim assistance you recieved while waiting for your SSI decision. … Continue reading

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