Confused about how much spousal income is deemed to me for SSI

[maneki]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Colorado

I'm beginning the process of possibly applying for SSI. Because of my medical issues I haven't worked enough, recently enough, to qualify for disability, so I'm looking at SSI. My question currently is about my husband's income and how much will be deemed to me. I've been reading over this link: http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/counting-marital-income.html and I'm getting confused. The info it says at the start of the page doesn't seem to add up with the examples it gives. If I do the math, as it appears to me at the top of the page, then his income brings us about $61 over the limit and I won't qualify (his monthly income, plus mine, minus 361 for each kid). But when I look at the examples it sounds like I would qualify. I don't work so we only have my husband's income. I have 3 kids but one recently turned 18, though I do still support her as she hasn't been able to find a job (I assume since she's 18 though that I can't count her). He makes about $1865 a month before taxes.

I'm going to be looking for a disability lawyer locally but so far haven't found anyone, so I figured I'd ask here in the meantime. Thanks.

 

[BL]

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm


http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-resources-ussi.htm

 

[maneki]

Thank you. I saw those pages but I'm still confused as to exactly how my husband's income will be deemed to me.

Also, sorry for such a short answer. I have a bad headache. I'll try to expand.

From what I've read it sounds like the formula to determine it is:
Spouse's income plus my income.
Minus $361 for each kid.
Subtract any deductions to my income that I'm allowed.
Then subtract that amount from $1082. Anything left over is what I'm eligible to receive. If the amount is greater than $1082 then I'm not eligible for anything.

Is that not right?