Planning a surprise vacation for a loved one sounds like the perfect gift — unless that loved one receives Supplemental Security Income and is worried the trip could put their benefits at risk.
That's the concern in a recent discussion on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity forum, where one person shared that they wanted to give a family member a weeklong getaway with plane tickets, hotel, transportation, and meals. The recipient, however, feared the Social Security Administration might see the trip as extra income, track her bank account, or even stop her benefits.
