If you arrived on this webpage, you likely have questions about Social Security’s benefits for assisted living. You are wondering if Social Security pays for assisted living or if there exists a little-known, secret benefit that can help. You might be confused about the relationship between Supplemental Security Income, Optional State Supplements, Medicaid, nursing homes, and non-medical, residential care. You are likely bewildered by a swarm of acronyms like RCFE, SSI, OSS and NMOHC. Don’t worry, this article will sort it all out for you.
The short answer is yes, in most states, Social Security (through Optional State Supplements) provides financial assistance for persons that reside in assisted living communities provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
