RIL is part of Californians 4 SSI (CA4SI). In our state, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), combined with the State Supplemental Payment (SSP), is a program funded jointly by the Federal and state governments to provide income support to seniors and people with disabilities. Current SSI/SSP grants for single Californians are $877 per month, only 90% of the Federal Poverty Level, and significantly less than the actual income level needed for self-sufficiency. Low SSI/SSP grant levels have left California seniors hungry, homeless or with extraordinary housing cost burdens, unable to afford medical care, and without access to the basics like clothing, transportation, or the ability to take care of basic needs like doing laundry or buying hygiene items. Join us by signing the petition below and telling our state legislators and policy-makers to take action and improve SSI/SSP starting in the 2015-16 legislative session. The status quo - keeping SSI/SSP grant levels the way they are - means keeping SSI recipients in poverty and at risk for homelessness, malnutrition, and poor health. Please show that you believe California doesnt accept poverty by signing this petition: bit.ly/CA4SSIPetition.
Posted on: Wed, 24 Dec 2014 17:15:25 +0000
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