![]() The monthly SNAP benefit currently for a single individual is $250. Thus, if you receive SSI you will be eligible for SNAP benefits. The SNAP benefits in Georgia have a lower income threshold than SSI. A couple may not have more than $3000 in countable income or assets. In order to qualify for SSI, an individual may not have more than $2000 in countable income or assets. SNAP benefits increase the income of SSI recipients by about 13%. The Food Stamp Program and SSI are critical parts of our national public assistance program. Most SSI beneficiaries also receive SNAP (food stamps) benefits. The current maximum SSI benefit is $841 for an eligible individual, $1261 for two disabled spouses, and $421 for an essential person to an SSI beneficiary. SSI is a disability or retirement program for low income individuals many of whom do not have a work history or sufficient work credits to qualify for Social Security disability or retirement. Hearings. If you had a Social Security hearing scheduled, those will continue by phone.Recently a client inquiring about SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits asked me how people are supposed to live on the benefit. The SSA also announced that it will be extending deadlines wherever possible on things like: If you are currently getting SSI or SSDI, your benefits should continue through this crisis. ![]() This means that during the Covid-19 crisis, Social Security will not be checking to see if you still have a disability. The Social Security Administration announced that they will not be doing medical continuing disability reviews at this time. ![]() Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)/ Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Peach State Health Plan – Information for Members.Medicaid members can also visit their Care Management Organizations’ (CMOs) websites to find helpful information on COVID-19: You will get a new notice when your renewal is due again. You do not have to submit your renewal in March or April even if you got a notification telling you that you needed to. Recertifications. If you are supposed to renew or recertify your Medical Assistance (Medicaid or PeachCare) benefits in March or April, this deadline has been extended by 4 months. ![]() You do not have to submit your renewal in March, April, or May even if you got a notification telling you that you needed to. Recertifications. If you are supposed to renew or recertify your SNAP benefits in March, April or May, this deadline has been extended by 6 months. On March 23rd Governor Kemp announced that people who get SNAP will receive the maximum benefits allowed for their family size in March and April. For example if you are a single person and were previously eligible for $15 of benefits,you are now eligible for $194 for at least March and April. If you are out of work or low-income, even if you were denied food stamps in the past, you should apply now: If you were told that you could not get food stamps because you were over the three month time limit, you may be able to get them now. ![]() If you are an adult without a child in your household and you were told you didn't qualify for food stamps, you should reapply for SNAP now. Because of COVID-19 the government has temporarily suspended the work requirements for adults without children. Due to Covid-19, the government has announced changes to who qualifies for some benefits. ![]()
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