"However, there is one that makes people lose their entire benefit. According to the Social Security Administration "What Prisoners Need To Know" warning, "Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments generally are not payable for months during which you're imprisoned for committing a crime. This includes when you're confined to a jail, prison, or certain other public institutions." There is no guarantee this will change upon release from incarceration."
"The rule has some exceptions. People in jail for less than 30 days generally do not have a problem. Spouses and children receive payment if they are already eligible. The length of imprisonment has a rule of its own: "However, if your confinement lasts for 12 consecutive months or longer, we'll terminate your eligibility for SSI payments and you must contact us to file a new application after your release.""
Several situations can trigger loss of Social Security payments, including unpaid debts such as student loans and earning above the annual limits while working. Imprisonment for committing a crime generally makes SSDI and SSI payments not payable for months of confinement, including time in jail, prison, or certain public institutions. Short jail stays under 30 days typically do not affect benefits, and eligible spouses and children can continue receiving payments. Confinement lasting 12 consecutive months or longer leads to termination of SSI eligibility, requiring a new application after release. Contacting Social Security is the primary route to inquire about restarting payments.
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