| A "living arrangement" for SSI refers to where a recipient lives, who else is in the household, and what the recipient and others pay towards the household expenses. Owning a home and renting are types of living arrangements. Living in an institution is another type of living arrangement. The SSI beneficiary's living arrangement can affect the SSI payment amount. For example, a beneficiary's SSI payment may be reduced by up to one-third if the recipient receives food or shelter that is paid for by another person. Please see our material on "living arrangements" in the booklet, "Understanding SSI" and in the SSI Spotlight on Living Arrangements.
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