S 5568
EMPSA Act
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This bill, the EMPSA Act, amends the Social Security Act to prevent Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities from being reduced due to marriage. Specifically, it ensures that these individuals remain eligible for the full amount of their SSI benefits, regardless of whether they are married and have income from a spouse. The bill also clarifies that a spouse’s income and resources are not considered when determining an individual’s eligibility or benefit amount under SSI.
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