According to the most recent data released by the Social Security Administration (SSA), the number of Americans under 18 years old receiving federal payments from the SSA declined by approximately 6,800 in March. This information is based on the monthly data from the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
According to the data, in March, there were approximately 982,000 individuals under the age of 18 who received federal payments. This number slightly decreased from the previous month, where 989,000 individuals in the same age group were beneficiaries of these benefits.
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The reason for the decline in recipients in that specific category is not immediately clear. One potential explanation could be that these young individuals have reached an age where they are no longer eligible to receive the payments.
On Monday, Newsweek reached out to the SSA for comment. If we receive any new information, we will update our story accordingly.
In March, the number of individuals aged 18 to 64 decreased by just over 11,000, dropping from 3.972 million in February to 3.961 million.
Americans who are 65 years old or older, blind, or have a disability and have limited income may be eligible for assistance through the Social Security Administration.
According to the agency, children who are under the age of 18 can qualify for assistance if they have a medical condition or a combination of conditions that meets Social Security’s definition of disability. It is important for their income and resources to be within the eligibility limits. The SSI payment amount varies from state to state, as some states provide additional funds on top of the SSI payment.
According to the SSA, the agency’s rules also highlight that once a child reaches the age of 18, their eligibility for benefits will undergo a review process called redetermination. This review is conducted to determine if the individual meets the disability rules for adults and can continue to receive SSI payments.
According to the SSA, there are nonmedical eligibility rules that need to be met in order to qualify for certain benefits, such as income, resources, residency, and citizenship. It is important to note that these rules differ from the ones that were applied when you were a child. The SSA refers to this review as an age-18 redetermination.
According to the SSA, medical professionals play a crucial role in assessing the eligibility of an 18-year-old individual.
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), medical professionals and qualified personnel will assess whether your impairments meet the eligibility criteria for adults. It is important to note that the disability rules for adults differ from those for children.
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), approximately one-third of children lose their eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) after undergoing a redetermination review at the age of 18.
The monthly data from the Social Security Administration in March indicated a decrease of approximately 13,500 individuals who were receiving federal payments. The number of Americans receiving these payments stood at 7.27 million last month, which was slightly lower than the 7.284 million recorded in February.
