Stories from SSI recipients

What are the real world impacts of SSI without updates?

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Elodie, Indiana

I live my life terrified of being told that I appear too married, and that I am losing my health insurance -- not just my monthly money -- because of it.

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JW, Massachusetts

"I was just trying to find an accessible apartment so that I could live in my community, where rents are set at 21st century prices."

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Anonymous, Wisconsin

I almost died. There was nowhere for me to live, and in a Wisconsin winter, being on the street was suicide. Being unable to accrue funds past $2000 meant I could not pay for the three months' rent upfront for an apartment - anywhere.

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Danny, Texas

When paying the cheapest rent in my zip code, I had $14 a month to pay for food. The social security administration official told me to find somewhere cheaper to live.

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JG, California

Why can’t disabled people get medical and financial help without stipulations on their ability to be full people and live in society?

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