[BlindTlk] FW: SSI change that might be coming

Sat Oct 5 18:20:15 UTC 2019

Hi all! 
I also wonder if it will get past our so-called president. I personally seen little evidence that he’s actually there for the American people. He sertainly isn’t there for the environment. You don’t have to take my word for it because it’s all over the environmental justice world. For the context of this conversation however, since he’s not there for the American people, why would he be there for the disabled and by extention, the blind community? When it comes to politics, I say “show me!” Before I jump on board with a candidate. Meanwhile, I’d be highly impressed if this bill actually got past the top man in the White House, even if it does pass congress. Sorry for the politics!!! I’m just trying to put my thoughts into context and pointing out the general complexity of being lucky enough to get this awesome bill passed into law at the same time. I’m also expressing just a little of my thoughts regarding this dynamic. 

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> On Oct 5, 2019, at 10:44, Mark Tardif via BlindTlk <blindtlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I wasn't going to say anything, but I wonder the same thing.
> 
> 
> 
> Mark Tardif
> Nuclear arms will not hold you.
> -----Original Message----- From: Pamela Dominguez via BlindTlk
> Sent: Saturday, October 05, 2019 12:16 PM
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> Cc: Pamela Dominguez
> Subject: Re: [BlindTlk] FW: SSI change that might be coming
> 
> That sounds good, and about time.  But do you really think this will make it
> all the way through and pass, and not be vetowed by the president?  Pam.
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: Eric Calhoun via BlindTlk
> Sent: Friday, October 04, 2019 2:36 PM
> To: blindtlk at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Eric Calhoun
> Subject: [BlindTlk] FW: SSI change that might be coming
> 
> Blindness-related.  What do you think?
> 
> 
> Original Message:
> From: Football john <johnsnflrox at gmail.com>
> To: undisclosed-recipients: ;
> Subject: SSI change that might be coming
> Date:
> Fri, 4 Oct 2019 13:10:43 -0400
> 
> SSI change that might be coming
> A bill introduced in Congress would give more flexibility to people
> receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits. (Disability Scoop)
> 
> People with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income would
> be allowed to keep substantially more assets and would no longer be
> penalized for
> marrying under a new proposal.
> 
> Currently, in order to retain benefits, SSI recipients generally can
> have no more than $2,000 to their name at any given time.
> 
> Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives are looking to
> significantly increase that ceiling, with a bill introduced this month
> that would raise SSI's
> asset limit to $10,000 for an individual and $20,000 for couples.
> 
> In addition, the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act, or H.R.
> 4280, would increase the amount of disregarded income that beneficiaries
> can take
> in each month. And, the bill would repeal penalties for marrying or
> receiving financial, food and housing assistance from family members.
> 
> Backers say the time has come to update Social Security's SSI program,
> which has remained largely static since 1972.
> 
> "This issue is one I have heard about directly from autism advocates and
> families in our district, particularly parents preparing for children
> with disabilities
> to transition into adulthood," said Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., who
> introduced the measure along with Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz. "This bill
> brings the
> Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program's outdated limits up to speed
> with inflation - a common-sense adjustment that will make a huge
> difference for
> 
> individuals and families caring for someone with disabilities."
> 
> 
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