SSA Wrongfully Denies Refugees
Advocates from the Syracuse region report that at least several SSI claims representatives misunderstand SSI refugee eligibility. The ins and outs of the rules are admittedly convoluted. Read More
SSI Refugees Lose Benefits
The temporary relief provided to refugees whose seven year time limit for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) eligibility was just that – temporary. Advocates will recall previous articles outlining the “SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act” (“Extension Act,” Public Law 110-328) signed into law on September 30, 2008, by then President Bush. Read More
SSA Issues Guidance for SSI Refugee Extension
On September 30, 2008, then President Bush signed the “SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act” (“Extension Act,” Public Law 110-328). The legislation temporarily extends the eligibility of elderly and disabled refugees, asylees and various other groups of humanitarian based immigrants for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from seven years to nine years. Read More
SSI Eligibility for Refugees and Other Humanitarian Based Immigrants
Extended from Seven to Nine Years
Under the "SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act", H.R. 2608, the eligibility of refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking and other classifications of humanitarian immigrants for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is now nine years rather than seven. Read More
