The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to implement significant changes to its rules next month, which will expand eligibility and potentially increase benefits for millions of Americans. The new regulations will allow individuals who qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to also qualify for Social Security Income (SSI) benefits, with an increase in SSI payments by $1,000. This expansion is expected to affect approximately 42 million SNAP recipients, a substantial increase from the current 7 million SSI beneficiaries. The changes are scheduled to take effect a month before the upcoming election, raising concerns and discussions about their timing and impact.