Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to help low-income seniors and people with disabilities cover basic needs. But new rules rolling out in 2025 could change how family support is counted against benefits. At first glance, the change sounds like an effort to simplify the system. In practice, many beneficiaries fear it could shrink their monthly checks or disqualify them altogether. Here’s why the “family support” rule change is creating anxiety—and what it means for those who depend on SSI.
