Application of SSI Income to Federal AAP Benefits

SSI income is no longer counted as unearned income for children who are receiving federal Title IV-E AAP benefits. This change is retroactive to July 25, 2002.

Note: The reduction of AAP benefits amount based on any type of income the child receives from the birth parent is prohibited, including resources for the child such as adoptive parents or child’s SSI or survivors benefits.

Reporting of AAP Income to Social Security Administration

Any child(ren) in receipt of SSI income must report the amount of AAP benefits received to the Social Security Administration. Social Security will determine if the amount of the AAP grant received will have an impact in the amount of SSI income received. Any questions clients have in regard to their SSI benefits should be referred to the Social Security Administration.

Related Topics

Adoption Assistance Program [EAS 35325 - 35352.2]