I just started receiving SSI at the age of 65, as I have been unable to work for some time. I had always thought that mother, who is 84 and receives SS and pension, would eventually live with my husband and me. She is ready to move in with us, and I am worried about violating a rule. Can she still live with me?
Will mother be paying you? Will it be more than the extra costs of having her there? If she is paying for her share of the groceries and heating bill etc., I don't see how that would change things. If she is paying you more and it brings your income above a qualifying level for the SSI benefit, then I guess it might have an impact.
Do you have a case worker for SSI that you could discuss this with in detail?