Specifically, the SSA counts the following as income. Payments you receive from such sources as Social Security, veterans benefits, a pension, alimony, or child support (this is generally called “unearned income” because you don’t do anything to get it each month).

Can I receive SSI and child support at the same time?

Under current law, the Social Security Administration (SSA) excludes one-third of child support payments received in a month on behalf of a child on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from countable income in determining the SSI payment.

Will alimony affect my SSI?

Alimony is considered unearned income and a countable source of income when determining SSI eligibility. If you are receiving alimony, the amount of your SSI benefits may be reduced by the amount of your alimony payment. Alimony payments that exceed the income limit will make you ineligible for SSI.

Does SSI count as income for child support?

Monthly SSI benefit payments are not categorized as income, and those benefits are not included in the child support calculations when a California court determines a monthly child support payment amount.

What happens to my SSI if I get divorced?

If your Social Security benefits were based on your ex-spouse’s work history and you remarry, your benefits will generally be discontinued, unless your second or subsequent marriage ends by death, divorce, or annulment (or, if your ex-spouse has died and your remarriage occurs after a certain age, as discussed above).

Does alimony affect your Social Security benefits?

We can withhold Social Security benefits to enforce your legal obligation to pay child support, alimony or restitution. State laws determine a valid garnishment order. By law, we garnish current and continuing monthly benefits. You cannot appeal to Social Security for implementing garnishment orders.

What is alimony and how does it affect SSI?

The SSA defines alimony as unearned income. In determining the monthly SSI benefit, unearned income is considered countable income and is deducted from the monthly benefit amount.

Where do I Find my alimony income on SSI?

Monthly Values of alleged or verified amount of alimony or spousal support: Other deduction amount reason in the “Other deduction amount reason” text box. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim system posts this income as type “SS” unearned income to the SSR.

Do you have to deduct alimony on your taxes?

Alimony or separation payments are deductible if the taxpayer is the payer spouse. Receiving spouses must include the alimony or separation payments in their income.

What is SSA Post alimony and spousal support?

Post alimony or spousal support as type “SS” unearned income in the UM field of an SSA-1719B (SSI Posteligibility Data Input) or SSA-450-SI (SSI Data Input and Determination).