Can you get SSI living with family?

Yes, it can. If you live in your own place and pay your own food and shelter costs, regardless of whether you own or rent, you may get up to the maximum Supplemental Security Income (SSI) amount payable in your State.

Can I claim my parents who receive SSI as dependents?

Qualifying as a Dependent You can claim a parent as a dependent if you provided at least half of his support during the year. The parent’s income may not exceed $4,150 as of 2018; this amount does not include any Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits he is receiving.

Do you have to be an adult to be a parent on SSI?

Parents of Adult Children = If child is an adult (18+) parent’s income and resources do not count. It does not matter if you live together or not. There are a few exceptions! See below. Parents of Minor Children (living together) = Parent who lives with the child count.

How does living arrangements affect your SSI benefits?

We may reduce your SSI benefits because of your living arrangements when you: live in another person’s house, apartment, or mobile home, and you pay less than your fair share of your food or housing costs;

Can a parent’s income affect your SSI check?

No. As long as you are paying your share of household expenses, and you are an adult, this has no effect on your check. If you are under age 18, then your parent’s income will impact your SSI. Will my SSI check go down if I live with a husband or wife?

How does spouse you don’t live with affect SSI?

Spouse You Live With = Spouse’s income and resources count if you live together. This is called “deeming”. There are a few exceptions: How to Avoid Deeming Spouse You Don’t Live With = If you don’t live together, their finances will not count (unless the separation is intended to be temporary). You may need to show proof of living apart.