The Social Security Administration has announced changes coming for those who receive social security income. On September 30th, In-Kind Support and Maintenance for food assistance will no longer be counted towards income for someone who receives SSI.

Jack Myers, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration says this is a good thing for SSI receivers as they will see more eligibility when less income is being reported.

Myers says that reporting SSI changes is best practice but for this change, there are no actions citizens will need to take in order to have the alteration.

Maintaining a hold on benefits or SSI can be difficult as receivers grow in age, SSA offers a representative payee program where a close family member can help and even take over the managing of accounts.

Learn more at www.ssa.gov/ssi.

Jack Myers appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.