The Pitfalls of Supplemental Security Income: A Barrier to Stability

This chapter examines the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which is intended to support low-income, disabled, and elderly Americans, yet inadvertently perpetuates poverty due to its outdated asset limit. Through the poignant story of a woman punished for saving, it showcases the detrimental effects of these governmental constraints on individuals striving for financial stability.