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  1. What Counts as Income For SSI? - AARP

    Dec 31, 2024 · Find out what Social Security counts as income and earnings when calculating monthly Supplemental Security Income benefits for disabled applicants.

  2. How Marriage Affects SSI Eligibility and Benefits - AARP

    Dec 27, 2024 · Find out how marital status impacts Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and what the term ‘marriage penalty’ term means.

  3. COLA 2026: Will Social Security Disability Get a Boost? - AARP

    Oct 29, 2025 · So people collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the two types of payments Social Security administers for people unable to work due …

  4. How 2026 Social Security Changes Could Affect You - AARP

    Nov 17, 2025 · Inflation has ticked up in recent months, resulting in a 2.8 percent COLA for 2026 for people receiving Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. That’s up from …

  5. What is the 'Substantial Gainful Activity' Income Limit?

    Jul 2, 2021 · The limit on how much money SSDI beneficiaries can earn before Social Security deems them ineligible under “substantial gainful activity” rules.

  6. Social Security Proposing SSI Income Rule Change - AARP

    Oct 1, 2024 · The agency considers ISM a form of income, and income is a key factor in determining eligibility and payment levels for SSI, a Social Security-administered safety-net benefit for people …

  7. Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP

    Oct 10, 2018 · Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides safety-net financial support for people in need. You may …

  8. Spouse's Income and the Social Security Earnings Limit - AARP

    Oct 10, 2018 · It you claim retirement benefits early, Social Security considers your work income in calculating your payment — but not your spouse's earnings.

  9. How Do Financial Assets Affect SSI Benefits? - AARP

    Nov 5, 2021 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a safety-net government benefit for people who are older, blind or have a disability and are in financial need. The Social Security Administration …

  10. 7 Things to Know About Work and Getting Social Security - AARP

    Dec 26, 2024 · 7. Continuing to work may increase your benefit Social Security bases your benefit amount on average monthly income over your 35 highest-earning years, adjusted for historical wage …