proposed positive change to SSI rules

[redbird]

There 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.

Comments

[alexseanchai]

I submitted my comment yesterday, and I am now irritated about this. if I had submitted my comment today, I could have made reference to an email I got today from my city council member. the email is about his town hall meeting on Saturday, and it contains the phrase "We’ll have refreshments".

not for SSI recipients you don't, Councilmember, and I would like to have mentioned that to the federal regulators!