Any of the changes below must be reported because they may affect your SSI eligibility claims Social Security. For example, if you move to a new place, you must inform the Agency. Not only will you need to report this, but also any change in living arrangements.
Bear in mind that it is not the same to be living in an institution, in someone else’s house, or in a mobile home. Of course, there are many other possibilities. Another important thing to report is any change in both unearned and earned income. So, any additional wages you or your spouse may receive must be reported. They do affect SSI eligibility.
SSI recipients must also report these changes
If your resources or your spouse’s resources change, you should inform the Social Security Administration. If your child receives SSI and your resources change, tell SSA about it.
The death of a spouse or someone else living in your household can also affect your eligibility or payment amount. Those SSI recipients who get married or divorced must also report it.
Thus, marital status matters. Sometimes there can be a change in immigration status or citizenship, so do not forget to tell SSA about them. If the amount of money you receive from your family or friends to afford living expenses changes, report it too.
Do you get SSI and you have started getting other benefits?
If you are eligible for other benefits or monthly payments, report it to the Social Security Administration. Being admitted to or discharged from an institution is something you must also report. Some examples are:
- Correctional institutions such as:
- prison,
- jail,
- detention center,
- boot camp)
- Nursing home
- Hospital
If you are under 22 and on SSI, tell SSA about a change in school attendance. A change in lawful noncitizen status is a change SSA must know as well. Other changes to report are:
- an unsatisfied felony or arrest warrant for escape from custody, flight to avoid prosecution or confinement, or flight-escape.
- Leaving the United States for a full calendar month or for thirty consecutive days or more; or
- Sponsor (or sponsor’s spouse) changes of monthly income, resources, or living arrangement for noncitizens.
- any health improvement if you qualify for a disability or if you start/stop working or change the Ticket to Work Status or PASS
