Modernizes Maine's Supplemental Security Income by removing marriage disincentives and adjusting benefit levels.

This bill modernizes Maine's State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by removing marriage disincentives and adjusting benefit levels. It replaces the current 150% benefit for couples with a 200% benefit for couples. The standard for determining need changes from a retired couple's budget to an individual's budget, considering variances by marital status and living arrangements. The bill also adjusts the minimum monthly federal payment standard and provides additional amounts based on living arrangements.

Modernizes Maine's Supplemental Security Income by removing marriage disincentives and adjusting benefit levels.

This bill modernizes Maine's State Supplement to Supplemental Security Income by removing marriage disincentives and adjusting benefit levels. It replaces the current 150% benefit for couples with a 200% benefit for couples. The standard for determining need changes from a retired couple's budget to an individual's budget, considering variances by marital status and living arrangements. The bill also adjusts the minimum monthly federal payment standard and provides additional amounts based on living arrangements.