State issued stipend considered “work” for Social Security Disability?

[amicron]

If my sister acts as a family caregiver for my mother, the state of CT will give her a tax-free stipend -- there is no W-2 form issued. The monthly amount would be less than the SGA value for 2023.

For Social Security Disability, she needs to report if she works for someone. The agency that issues the stipend indicated that it is a stipend and not really considered “work”, but I seem to think that perhaps it. is.

 

[Provis]

If my sister acts as a family caregiver for my mother, the state of CT will give her a tax-free stipend -- there is no W-2 form issued. The monthly amount would be less than the SGA value for 2023.

For Social Security Disability, she needs to report if she works for someone. The agency that issues the stipend indicated that it is a stipend and not really considered “work”, but I seem to think that perhaps it. is.

Based on how strict SSDI is I am not sure how your sister can be someone's caretaker. Basically its a red flag to the SSA because someone who is unemployable at any job is very unlikely to be able to be someone else's caretaker. The stipend may not be the issue. It has more to do with the things your sister is able to do to get the stipend.

Now with that out of the way... She can answer no truthfully because its not work. Just know that things like this to include volunteering can be viewed as signs of being employable to the SSA.

 

[amicron]

It has more to do with the things your sister is able to do to get the stipend.

So far, the only requirement noted by the agent at CT Department of Social Services for this Adult Family Living program is: The child has to live at the same address as the parent. The state will also pay for a Personal Care Aide to come to the home to help out. The goal is to keep the parent out of a nursing home.