The SSI Savings and Efficiency Act of 2026 would change how the Supplemental Security Income program counts income for eligibility purposes by excluding in-kind support and maintenance from income calculations. In-kind support refers to non-cash assistance such as food, housing, or other goods provided directly to recipients. The bill would simplify SSI rules by removing the current treatment of in-kind items as countable income, making it easier for recipients to qualify for and maintain benefits. The legislation would take effect one year after it becomes law. The bill primarily affects low-income elderly, blind, and disabled individuals who receive SSI benefits and may receive support from family members or others in non-monetary forms.
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