Erroneous Supplemental Security Income Payments Result From Problems in Processing Changes in Recipients' Circumstances

Eligibility for federally administered Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is based on a continuing need for financial assistance. Once eligibility for assistance is established, recipients must report changes in income, resources, or other circumstances that could affect the recipient's benefit payment amount or continued eligibility. If any of this information is not promptly and correctly processed, payment errors will occur. These changes are referred to as posteligibility changes.