Don Donati
Advice on applying for SSI as explained by the Social Security Disability lawyers at Donati Law, PLLC in Memphis, Tennessee.
Source: https://www.donatilaw.com/blog/2013/march/supplemental-security-income-ssi-tips/
Your income isn't the only one that matters. The income of your spouse will also be taken into consideration when you apply for SSI. Exceptions may apply if you and your spouse are separated, but it is your responsibility to inform the Social Security Administration of this.
The Social Security Administration will automatically reduce your check by 1/3 for any months that you live with a friend or relative rent-free, which is seen as a form of support.
The SSA will exempt one (1) car from consideration as a resource. The value of any additional vehicles can be counted as resources.
Your life insurance policy, including any cash or surrender value over a set amount, may be considered an asset by the SSA.
If you have access to a friend or family member's bank account(s), the SSA will consider those funds as assets even if you do not contribute income to the account(s).
Don Donati is a Memphis attorney who is known for his honesty, integrity, and commitment to ethics. He handles a variety of cases, including veterans’ benefits, employment law, and personal injury....
