Social Security Administration Rule Protects Beneficiaries from Food Assistance Impact on SSI Benefits Starting September 30

The Social Security Administration has issued a final rule that will prevent food assistance from impacting payments to certain beneficiaries. Starting September 30, food assistance from family and friends, as well as community support, will no longer affect eligibility for SSI benefits. The new rule will stop docking disability benefits for individuals receiving help with food from friends, family, or roommates. The Biden Administration is reducing penalties in the Supplemental Security Income program.