IF you have a family member with a disability, you’re probably aware that a disabled person’s financial situation can easily become precarious. The maximum Supplemental Security Income benefit, which is available for low-income individuals who have a disability, is just $967 a month, according to the Social Security Administration. And your loved one may be ineligible for the benefit if they have more than $2,000 in assets.
この記事は Kiplinger's Personal Finance の April 2025 版に掲載されています。
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