Homelessness, Hunger and Material Hardship among those who Lost SSI

The nine-city SSI Study followed 1,764 randomly sampled recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for Drug Addiction and Alcoholism (DA&A) for two years after program termination in January 1997. About one-third of respondents requalified for SSI benefits, and about half of those...

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Published in:Contemporary drug problems 2003-03, Vol.30 (1-2), p.241-273
Main Authors: Norris, Jean, Scott, Richard, Speiglman, Richard, Green, Rex S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcoholics
Alcoholism
Disability insurance
Drug abuse
Drug abusers
Drug addicts
Homeless people
Homelessness
Hunger
Poverty
Wellness programs
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Summary:The nine-city SSI Study followed 1,764 randomly sampled recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for Drug Addiction and Alcoholism (DA&A) for two years after program termination in January 1997. About one-third of respondents requalified for SSI benefits, and about half of those who lost benefits replaced 50% or more of their baseline income with public assistance, wages, or help from family or friends. We examined the effects of loss of benefits and income replacement on six hardship indicators. Material hardship rates were high even at baseline.
ISSN:0091-4509
2163-1808
DOI:10.1177/00914509030301-210