Receiving food aid will no longer be an obstacle to accessing other Social Security benefits. The change applies to Supplemental Security Income, which gives monthly checks to adults and children who are disabled, blind or over 65 years old.
Approximately 7.4 million Americans receive benefits exclusively from SSI or in combination with Social Security. The maximum monthly federal SSI amounts in 2024 are $943 for individuals, $1,415 for couples, and $472 for those who live with and provide care for an SSI beneficiary.