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Proof of SSI Could Save Ohio Residents from Homelessness

Obtaining help from the SSA, such as through Supplemental Security Income, can assist many individuals and families alike. It could serve to help recipients pay their bills, or it could be all that is keeping them from losing their home. In some cases, proof of SSI could help some people who would normally be homeless get a roof over their heads.

According to Salem News, there is a new program for residents of Ohio's Columbiana County. It is called Homelessness Prevention & Rapid Re-housing, and just as it sounds, it can help citizens pay for housing costs. To qualify for the program, applicants must either be homeless currently or be at least month behind in rent and have an eviction notice.

Additionally, applicants should have proof that they can pay for housing after being helped by the program. This often includes SSI payments, unemployment benefits, or regular checks from a job. You also must be able to say that without this assistance, you would be homeless. Many people have been disqualified because they could not make this claim, or could not furnish proof of steady income.

The money is typically used to pay deposits for rental homes, as it has been found that many people who live paycheck to paycheck can pay monthly rent but not the lump sum often required to move in. The amount the program offers most applicants is a few hundred dollars on average.

If you are still waiting to hear back from the SSA regarding your application for SSI benefits, your ability to qualify for this program could be jeopardized. Clearly, long wait periods regarding your SSI decision could harm not only your ability to pay monthly bills, but also the ability to get help with housing costs through programs like this. If you have questions about your SSI application, contact a lawyer today so that you do not miss out on opportunities like this one.

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