proposed positive change to SSI rules
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thisfinecrewThere is a proposal to change federal regulations so that getting help with groceries or food does not lead to benefits cuts. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ssi-in-kind-support-maintenance_n_63ebf926e4b022eb3e32f2d6?jil
There is a mandatory public comment period and they need positive comments from US people on why this is a good idea. Note: your name will be attached to the public comment.
The deadline for comments is April 17
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/15/2023-02731/omitting-food-from-in-kind-support-and-maintenance-calculations
My comment was about not having to calculate the value of soup I took to a grieving friend, and the importance of shared meals as part of community.
There is a mandatory public comment period and they need positive comments from US people on why this is a good idea. Note: your name will be attached to the public comment.
The deadline for comments is April 17
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/02/15/2023-02731/omitting-food-from-in-kind-support-and-maintenance-calculations
My comment was about not having to calculate the value of soup I took to a grieving friend, and the importance of shared meals as part of community.
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Date: 2023-02-22 08:16 pm (UTC)