I've been receiving full SSI Disability for the past 5 yrs, while living in my own apartment/paying all my own bills. I have now moved back in with my parents and I need to know how much I have to pay for my fair share in order to continue receiving full benefits?
From research I've gathered online, I've read that it's calculated by adding up the total monthly household expenses and dividing by the # of people in the home. I understand this includes rent, mortgage, gas, electricity, water, food etc.
My parents (who are married) own their home, but did refinance it recently and my Dad pays $1000/mo towards that. Does their refinance count as a "mortgage" by SS Law standards, for which I'm required to pay a portion of? My Mom, who is retired (but not yet receiving SS) doesn't contribute any towards it. My Dad also pays about $200/mo average for all utilities, of which my Mom doesn't contribute to either. I'm buying/preparing/consuming my food separate from my family.
Currently, my brother (who is not on SS) is also living in the home with my parents and I, but it's only temporary while he's shopping for a new house (a few months max). Does he count towards the # of people in the home? He's not paying anything towards household expenses, as my parents are allowing him to put that money towards his new house instead.
So I'm trying to determine which household expenses I'm responsible for, and how many people I should be dividing by to calculate my "fair share"?
Thank you
Hi there,
You may want to contact a local SSA office regarding this as they can go over the details with you and make any changes that they would need to do.
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In reply to my husband and I are retired by Char (not verified)
Hi Char,
I am sorry to hear that. It might not be possible to get SSI with so many additional benefits coming into the house.
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I have a good paying job and have always had to take care of my son; however, there's no way I can pay for the type of medical care he gets. Can he qualify for medicaid even though he lives in a household that makes more than the minimum? I don't care about the monthly benefits...just medicaid....
In reply to I have a son, 32, who is by Bob (not verified)
Hi Bob,
You may want to visit your State's medicaid website. On there you can apply right now and find out if you qualify.
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In reply to My son has been diagnosed w by Mary (not verified)
Hi Mary,
If he is over 18 then his own assets will be taken into consideration for SSI, rather than you and your husbands.
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In reply to If someone getting SSI is by April (not verified)
Hi April,
The SSA will often consider something like free room and board an income. Without this form of "income" it is possible that benefits will change. I recommend discussing the move with your local SSA office because that will allow them to look at the assets and income that the individuals has to get a more exact answer.
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In reply to My father has become disabled by Allison (not verified)
Hi Allison,
As his representative payee, shelter and medical appointments are generally good ways to spend that money. Make sure that you keep a detailed record of everything and keep the SSA aware of everything that you are doing.
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Do you know anything about this? She could not elaborate on it and said she’s really not even supposed to mention it at all. Please let me know or guide me in the right direction. Thank you for your time.
In reply to My daughter just turned 18 by Jackie (not verified)
Hi Jackie,
If you daughter is paying rent, it would likely be factored into her daily living needs, and could potentially help increase her benefits amount. This is likely why it was mentioned.
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Thank you!
In reply to Hi! My daughter is severely by jennifer (not verified)
Hi Jennifer,
SSI payments often take into consideration daily living needs, such as rent. You'd have to contact the SSA about trying to readjust her amount.
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