EMPSA Act

TL;DR (AI)

• This bill expands Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to include individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, regardless of income or resources up to specified limits.
• Eligible individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities will receive SSI benefits based on their own income, not exceeding the standard SSI rate.
• The bill modifies income and resource deeming rules for married individuals meeting specific criteria, preventing a spouse’s income and resources from affecting SSI eligibility.