QUESTION
What financial support is an SSI recipient allowed to receive from his family?
Asked on Jan 18th, 2018 on Social Security Disability - California
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My adult, disabled son is receiving SSI benefits, but it is not enough to get by on. As his parent, I would like to help him, but do not want to jeopardize his right to SSI payments.
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As his parent, you can create a third-party special needs trust for him and fund it with money for his benefit. This would not be counted as a countable asset that would jeopardize his SSI or Medi-Cal benefits. Call or email an attorney for a full consultation.
Answered on Jan 19th, 2018 at 11:12 AM