Social Security Administration Removes Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments
Social Security Administration Removes Barriers to Accessing SSI Payments: In a significant move to improve access to critical benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule titled "Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations." This rule, set to take effect on September 30, 2024, is the first of several updates to the agency's Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations aimed at helping people receiving and applying for SSI.
How to Request the Reopening of a Prior SSI Claim: A Comprehensive Guide
Under certain circumstances, the Social Security Administration (SSA) permits the reopening of a prior SSI claim. Typically, this occurs when there's 'good cause' for failing to appeal the original decision within the standard timeframe, usually 60 days from receiving the denial notice.