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Business Arrangements for Paying Rent

Living with or renting from family or friends can affect your SSI benefits. Learn more about why an SSI recipient may want to set up a business arrangement, as well as tips for establishing the arrangement.


Subsidios

Existe un subsidio cuando el empleador:

• Paga voluntariamente más en salarios que el valor de los servicios prestados; o
• Recibe el valor total solo porque alguna agencia proporciona servicios adicionales al empleado.


Reglas de recursos de SSI

Según las reglas de SSI, esto incluye dinero en efectivo, otros activos líquidos o bienes muebles o inmuebles que una persona posee y que podría convertir en efectivo que se puede usar para proporcionar alimentos o refugio.


Reglas de ingresos de SSI

Cualquier cosa recibida en efectivo o en especie que pueda usarse para satisfacer necesidades de alimentos o refugio. Los ingresos se contabilizan cuando se reciben real o implícitamente.


Estándar de Discapacidad para Niños de SSI

El programa de Seguridad de Ingreso Suplementario (SSI) considera a un adulto discapacitado si su condición limita la capacidad de trabajar durante 12 meses o más. Por el contrario, los niños menores de 18 años se consideran discapacitados cuando la afección limita seriamente el desarrollo y el funcionamiento en entornos cotidianos típicos (es decir, la escuela, el hogar, la comunidad) durante 12 meses o más.


Subsidies

This document defines employer subsidies and how they may affect the substantial gainful activity (SGA) determination.


SSI Resource Rules

Under SSI rules, “resources” can include cash, other liquid assets, or real or personal property that an individual owns and could convert to cash that can be used to provide for food or shelter. This document defines types of resources and exclusions for SSI qualifications.


SSI Income Rules

Per SSI rules, “income” includes anything received in cash or in kind that can be used to meet needs for food or shelter. This document defines types of income and exclusions for SSI qualifications.


SSI Disability Standard for Children

The criteria for considering a person disabled will be different for children under the age of 18 than it is for adults. This document discusses the criteria and definitions for disability in children under 18.


SSI Application Process

When a child or an adult plans to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it is important to know what documents the SSI program will need to process the claim. This document reviews the SSI application process, including documents and proof needed for the application.


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