Ssi Benefits And Public Housing

Summary

Moving into public housing in Minnesota can affect SSI benefits due to in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) rules, potentially reducing benefits by up to one-third of the federal benefit rate. Assistance is available through County Human Services, Minnesota Disability Law Center, and Senior LinkAge Line. These services can help individuals understand and manage their benefits, ensuring compliance with SSI and public housing requirements. If more assistance is needed, individuals can apply to multiple services for comprehensive support.

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Yes

Moving into public housing can indeed affect SSI benefits due to the in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) rules. Here's how the reduction is calculated:
- The value of the public housing assistance is considered as ISM.
- This ISM can reduce the SSI benefits by up to one-third of the federal benefit rate.
Would you like more details on the specific calculation or other potential impacts?

Yes please

In Minnesota, moving into public housing affects SSI benefits due to in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) rules. Here are more specifics:
- The value of public housing assistance is considered ISM.
- ISM can reduce SSI benefits by up to one-third of the federal benefit rate.
Would you like to know the exact calculation method or any possible exceptions?

If a person in minnesota receives $* per month, then moves into public housing where they are required to pay $* per month for rent. How much would their SSI benefit decrease?

In Minnesota, if an SSI recipient pays $* in rent for public housing, their SSI benefit may decrease due to the in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) rules.
- The federal benefit rate for SSI is $* (*).
- ISM can reduce benefits by up to one-third of the federal benefit rate ($*/* ≈ $*.*).
Thus, their SSI benefit might be reduced by approximately $*.* per month.
Any other specifics or details you need?

Is there any reason SSI would choose to not decrease their benefit?

SSI might not decrease the benefit under certain circumstances, such as:
- If the total value of in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) is deemed to be less than one-third of the federal benefit rate.
- If the recipient can prove that the assistance does not significantly reduce their living expenses.
- If there are state-specific exemptions or additional assistance programs.
Would you like to explore any specific exemptions or additional details?

No just was curious. Thank you very helpful info

You're welcome! If you have any more questions or need further assistance in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!

Is there any services like a social worker maybe that a person can apply for to get help with all the confusing rules n requirements like reporting income and things like that, since they do not really understand all the fine print and could find themselves in trouble if they aren't doing things the way they should be due to not being real intelligent?

Yes, Minnesota offers several services to help individuals understand and manage SSI and other benefits:
- County Human Services: Provides social workers who can assist with benefits management.
- Minnesota Disability Law Center: Offers legal assistance for disability-related issues.
- Senior LinkAge Line: Assists seniors with understanding benefits and services.
Would you like more information on any of these services?

Ok and how does one go about getting help from one of these places?

To get help from these services, you can contact them directly. Here are their details:

County Human Services

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.mn.gov/dhs

Minnesota Disability Law Center

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.mylegalaid.org

Senior LinkAge Line

Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.seniorlinkageline.com

Would you like to know how to apply for specific services?

Yes please. I know a SSI recipient in public housing that does not understand the rules of SSI or public housing. But also they have no friends or family they trust to be a payee or to stay of these things. So I'm not sure what service they need but they definitely need help so any info would be great

It sounds like they could benefit from a Representative Payee or a social worker to help manage their SSI benefits and navigate public housing rules.
To apply for services in Minnesota:
- County Human Services: Contact them at (*) *-* or visit [www.mn.gov/dhs](http://www.mn.gov/dhs).
- Minnesota Disability Law Center: Call (*) *-* or visit [www.mylegalaid.org](http://www.mylegalaid.org).
- Senior LinkAge Line: Call (*) *-* or visit [www.seniorlinkageline.com](http://www.seniorlinkageline.com).
Would you like more details on the application process?

Yes please

To apply for services in Minnesota:
- County Human Services:
- Contact: (*) *-*
- Website: [www.mn.gov/dhs](http://www.mn.gov/dhs)
- Minnesota Disability Law Center:
- Contact: (*) *-*
- Website: [www.mylegalaid.org](http://www.mylegalaid.org)
- Senior LinkAge Line:
- Contact: (*) *-*
- Website: [www.seniorlinkageline.com](http://www.seniorlinkageline.com)
Would you like details on the specific steps needed for applying?

Absolutely

To apply for these services in Minnesota, follow these steps:
- County Human Services:
- Call (*) *-* or visit [www.mn.gov/dhs](http://www.mn.gov/dhs).
- Request assistance with benefits management and ask for a social worker.
- Minnesota Disability Law Center:
- Call (*) *-* or visit [www.mylegalaid.org](http://www.mylegalaid.org).
- Inquire about legal assistance and guidance on SSI and public housing rules.
- Senior LinkAge Line:
- Call (*) *-* or visit [www.seniorlinkageline.com](http://www.seniorlinkageline.com).
- Ask for help navigating the benefits and services available.
Would you like more detailed guidance on any specific service?

Should they apply for all * of those or just pick one?

They can start by applying to one service, such as County Human Services, for immediate help. If more assistance is needed or if one service doesn't cover all their needs, they can then reach out to the other services. Do you need more information on any of these services?

Not yet thanks.

You're welcome! If you have any more questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!
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