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Dear Colleague,

This week we mailed a notice to more than 323,000 Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients between the ages of 14 and 17 (transition-aged youth) and their adult representatives to help them identify policies and other resources to assist youth in their transition to adulthood. These mailings include a notice introducing our annual informational publication, What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18 (Publication No. 05-11005). We encourage caregivers to review it with the child, if possible.

This publication helps youth prepare for the transition from school to adult life. It provides information about SSI work incentives primarily affecting youth, as well as information about common programs, services, and supports that parents, guardians, and youth may find helpful.

Specific topics covered include:

• The age-18 redetermination and how to appeal if benefits stop;
• Earnings and the age 18 redetermination;
• Available work incentives and supports;
• SSI program rules about higher education funds;
• Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts; and
• Other services that may be helpful.

You can download the publication from the agency's publication website in both English and Spanish. Also, we have a webpage for youth to assist them with making a successful transition to adulthood.

Please help us promote these valuable resources through your networks, especially foster care, and youth transition programs.

Sincerely,

Dawn Bystry
Deputy Associate Commissioner
Office of Strategic and Digital Communications
oea.net.post@ssa.gov
@SSAOutreach