Number: RL33675
Title: Potential Effect of Marriage on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Eligibility and Benefits
Authors: Scott Szymendera, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of the potential effect of a marriage to another SSI recipient or an ineligible person on an individual's eligibility for and level of SSI benefits. Examples of cases in which a marriage can reduce a person's SSI benefits are provided. To date, no legislation has been introduced in the 110th Congress that would change the way marriage can affect SSI eligibility and benefits.
Pages: 8
Date: January 8, 2008