What does Preamble of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose is to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes, though these are not specified in the preamble.

What does UPDATE IN ELIGIBILITY FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section updates eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income program. It amends income exclusions and resource limits for individuals and couples. The updates include increases to general income exclusion, earned income exclusion, and resource limits.

What does UPDATE IN SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFIT AMOUNTS AND of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1611(b) of the Social Security Act to modify Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit amounts. For individuals without an eligible spouse, the benefit rate for calendar years 1974 through 2026 is set at $1,752 (or a higher amount determined under section 1617). After 2026, the benefit rate for individuals without an eligible spouse will equal twice the annual poverty guideline for a single individual, adjusted annually. For individuals with an eligible spouse, the benefit rate for calendar years 1974 through 2026 is set at $2,628 (or a higher amount determined under section 1617). After 2026, the benefit rate for individuals with an eligible spouse will equal twice the rate described for individuals without a spouse, adjusted annually. The amendments also modify Section 1617(a)(1) of the Social Security Act. The changes made by this section will apply to calendar years after 2026.

What does SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FURNISHED IN KIND NOT INCLUDED AS of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1612(a)(2) of the Act to exclude support or maintenance furnished in kind from income. Conforming amendments are made to Sections 1611(c) and 1612(a)(2) of the Act. Section 1621(c) of the Act is amended to exclude support or maintenance furnished in cash by a sponsor from an alien's income under certain conditions.

What does EXCLUSION OF RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS FROM RESOURCES. of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1613(a) of the Social Security Act. Paragraph (16) of Section 1613(a) is modified by replacing ``; and'' with a semicolon. Paragraph (17) of Section 1613(a) is modified by replacing the period at the end with ``; and''; A new paragraph (18) is added to Section 1613(a) excluding qualified retirement plans and eligible deferred compensation plans from resources. The definition of 'qualified retirement plan' and 'eligible deferred compensation plan' references sections 4974(c) and 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

What does REPEAL OF PENALTY FOR DISPOSAL OF RESOURCES FOR LESS THAN FAIR of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1613(c) of an Act related to Medicaid policy. It requires the Commissioner of Social Security to inform individuals about provisions related to ineligibility for benefits due to disposal of resources for less than fair market value. The Commissioner must obtain information from individuals that may be used to determine ineligibility for benefits. The obtained information will be made available to State agencies administering State plans under title XIX.

What does CLARIFYING THE TREATMENT OF CERTAIN STATE TAX CREDITS. of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Title XVI of the Social Security Act. It modifies sections 1612(b)(19) and 1613(a)(11). The amendments relate to the treatment of State income tax refunds. Specifically, the changes incorporate refunds related to State earned income tax credits and State child tax credits. The Secretary is responsible for defining these State tax credits.

What does TREATMENT OF TRIBAL GENERAL WELFARE PAYMENTS. of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to exclude Indian general welfare benefits from income It also amends the Act to exclude these benefits from resources The amendments apply to sections 1612(b) and 1613(a) of the Social Security Act

What does ELIMINATION OF DEDICATED ACCOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PAST-DUE of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to eliminate dedicated accounts for certain past-due benefits. Specifically, it strikes subparagraph (F) of section 1631(a)(2) of the Social Security Act. The amendments involve redesignating existing subparagraphs and clauses within sections 1631(a)(2), 1612(b), and 1613(a) of the Social Security Act. Paragraphs (21) and (12) are struck from sections 1612(b) and 1613(a) respectively, and subsequent paragraphs are redesignated. Amounts transferred from accounts described in section 1631(a)(2)(F) of the Social Security Act, as they existed before the Act's enactment, will not be considered income or resources for determining eligibility or benefit amounts under various programs. The changes apply to programs under title XVI of the Social Security Act, other federal programs, and state or local programs financed with federal funds.

What does ELIMINATION OF INSTALLMENT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT. of Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1631(a) of the Social Security Act. The amendment strikes paragraph (10) of Section 1631(a).

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Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 3/5/2026

Author: Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill updates eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program by increasing income exclusions and resource limits for individuals and couples.
SSI benefit amounts will be significantly increased, setting rates at $1,752 and $2,628 for individuals and couples respectively through 2026, then adjusting annually to twice the poverty guideline for single individuals.
Support and maintenance furnished in kind, as well as certain cash payments from sponsors to aliens, will be excluded from income calculations for SSI purposes.
Qualified retirement plans and eligible deferred compensation plans will be excluded from resource limits when determining SSI eligibility.
The bill extends the SSI program to Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, incorporating these territories into the definition of 'state' for SSI purposes.

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