SSI Questions...

[misterkatamari]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Pennsylvania
(I'm 20, by the way.)

Hi, I'm new to the forums, and I have some questions regarding SSI.

I am thinking of applying for SSI because of a multitude of mental-health problems I have that are keeping me from working. I think that on the basis of my health I could be eligible for SSI, but I am concerned about the fact that I am currently living with my father.

My father makes around 35,000+ a year and if I am assuming that if I stay here with him I would be ineligible for SSI. My problem is that I cannot stay with my father indefinitely. I'm planning to move, but without any income I can't really do that...and my father can't support me forever.

My question is basically this: Is it possible to apply and win SSI benefits even though I live with my father, whose income is over 35,000 a year?

If it is not possible for me to recieve benefits while I am staying with him, then what should I do? I'm very confused, because I don't want to end up homeless...

[BL]

Originally Posted by misterkatamari

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Pennsylvania
(I'm 20, by the way.)

Hi, I'm new to the forums, and I have some questions regarding SSI.

I am thinking of applying for SSI because of a multitude of mental-health problems I have that are keeping me from working. I think that on the basis of my health I could be eligible for SSI, but I am concerned about the fact that I am currently living with my father.

My father makes around 35,000+ a year and if I am assuming that if I stay here with him I would be ineligible for SSI. My problem is that I cannot stay with my father indefinitely. I'm planning to move, but without any income I can't really do that...and my father can't support me forever.

My question is basically this: Is it possible to apply and win SSI benefits even though I live with my father, whose income is over 35,000 a year?

If it is not possible for me to recieve benefits while I am staying with him, then what should I do? I'm very confused, because I don't want to end up homeless...

Your SSI is usually reduced by about 30.00 if you live with others and share expenses and cooking and eating .

If your father were to charge you rent , let's say ,and required you buy-cook-at eat your own meals,you could possibly receive the max allowed , as you are an adult.

Now , get an evaluation with your mental health provider and see if they will back up your claim that you can-not work at substantial gainful employment for at least 12 months , then go apply .

[Tim B]

Originally Posted by BL

Your SSI is usually reduced by about 30.00 if you live with others and share expenses and cooking and eating .

With the exception of married couples who were both on SSA benefits of any kind separately before they got married (which includes couples who are legally married and couples considered to be husband and wife either by themselves or the SSA even if they are not legally married) that subsequently had their benefits reduced in spite of the fact that the SSA says there is no marriage penalty when there really is, everyone I have ever known who was on SSA benefits had no reduction in benefits as long as they paid their fair share of the expenses.