My ex-wife is collecting SSI checks and she will be collecting some portion of my pension. Will that affect her SSI checks?

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Anonymous Nov 6, 2015 Business 8 views 4 answers

She is receiving over $700 a month. Will the government cut off portion of her SSI check?

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Hector Cavazos

Hector Cavazos · Jun 15, 2026

Yes. Any money she receives will count against her in her SSI claim

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Brian J GilletteSocial Security LawyersWilliamsburg, VA

Brian J GilletteSocial Security LawyersWilliamsburg, VA · Jun 15, 2026

You will find the information at the following link helpful: https://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-income-ussi.htm

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Lloyd Pont

Lloyd Pont · Jun 15, 2026

Yes. Because SSI is based on financial need money received from your pension will reduce her benefits.

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