The Trump Administration Aims to Penalize Disabled Adults Who Live With Their Families
Summary
ProPublica reports that the Trump administration plans to penalize SSI recipients who live with family by deducting the value of the disabled adult's bedroom from benefits, potentially cutting up to a third of their SSI. The rule could affect as many as 400,000 people and interacts with SNAP policy, with a public comment period and ongoing regulatory review. The piece includes stakeholder perspectives and historical context on SSI administration and efficiency efforts.