I'm Up for SSI Review

[lillyjane]

i'm up for ssi review, why are they asking me for 3 years back bank statements.

[Dogmatique]

Because they want to make sure your assets aren't above a certain level.

[lillyjane]

why does SS want detailed statements. i thought they only looked at the balance at the beginning of each month.
i have been through the review before, and had to answer question about my health, and have Dr's. reports, but they have never ask me for bank statements.

[Dogmatique]

Ah, no.

If that were the case you could have $5k deposited the day after the beginning of the month, and then make sure it's all been spent.

So - have you had large sums of money deposited into your account during the past 3 years?

[lillyjane]

no, but sometimes my cousin will send me extra money to help out with bills. and this i depost in my account. i have never had more than 1200. in my account. it is hard to live on what i get. there are bills to pay. i am just worried..

[Janke]

Cash gifts are countable income, generally. Payment of food and shelter is considered in-kind income. Payments made for non food and shelter bills are generally not income. You were supposed to report receipt of any income since it may affect SSI benefits.