Before putting it on your shelf, quickly go through the Table of Contents to become familiar with the subjects contained in the Manual . Nearly every Social Security and SSI rule is the same in every state. In fact, the Social Security rules are uniform nationwide. SSI and Medicaid differ from state to state in three significant ways. Some states have no state supplement and the FBR is the SSI rate.
Work can affect benefits in many ways.
Increased wages can reduce the SSI check. If not reported promptly, wages can also result in an SSI overpayment. Accordingly, we have included sections in the Manual to cover SSI budgeting and overpayments. We discuss these issues in the chapter which deals with work incentives and in a chapter covering continuing disability reviews. Throughout the Manual we contrast Social Security and SSI and the differing impact that work activity and wages can have on each form of benefit.