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SSI SPOTLIGHT ON THE ONE-THIRD REDUCTION PROVISION
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Will the one-third reduction provision affect my SSI payment? |
We may reduce your SSI payment by one-third if you live in another person’s household and you do not pay for the food and shelter you get from the household.
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When does the value of the one-third reduction not apply? | The one-third reduction does not apply if you live in another person’s household but you pay your share of the expenses for food and shelter.
The one-third reduction also does not apply if you live in own home or apartment and you pay for your own food and shelter expenses.
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How can I make sure that my SSI payments are correct? |
You must report changes to your living arrangements within 10 days after a change occurs. Some of the changes that can affect your SSI payment include:
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