Everyone needs money to live and buy necessities. However, when you’re on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the income cap can be a significant burden. If you earn some money through self-employment, your SSI check and food stamps benefits will be reduced. This becomes particularly challenging if you don’t have rental assistance like Section 8 and live paycheck to paycheck, as I do. Last year, I earned $200 each month from making YouTube tutorials 2024. However, the Social Security office reduced my monthly SSI check by $60 this year 2025, and my food stamps benefits were reduced by $45 2025. That’s half of what I earned last year. I informed the Social Security office about my struggles with paying rent, bills, and food due to the lack of rental assistance. The representative suggested that I contact the office if I faced eviction from my apartment. I responded with skepticism, questioning whether they would provide the same level of support to someone with a disabili...