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SSI and Separation

May
29
2012
By Guest (not verified)

My husband and I have been separated for over 20 years, but not divorced.
We live completely separate lives. Can his resources or income affect my SSI application?

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SSI - Supplemental Security Income

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Submitted by Site Admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 08:57

I recommend contacting the SSA directly as the treatment of this is not easily defined.

I have seen evidence that even though a couple were "physically separated", they were still found to be a couple for SSI purposes :

http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/rulings/ssi/01/SSR76-41-ssi-01.html

However, in your case, any effect of being "married" will likely be reduced since you have been "physically separated" from your husband for over 6 months :

http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/rulings/ssi/01/SSR76-28-ssi-01.html

Also see this : "SI 00501.150 Determining Whether a Marital Relationship Exists"

https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0500501150


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