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New Member
posted Jun 1, 2019 12:40:21 AM

We separated this year my spouse is on SSI and Medicaid, will he be affected if we file jointly?

we always file jointly but this year we separated and my husband gets SSI and Medicaid because of it. so I don't know if I should still file jointly

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Level 2
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:30 AM

You can file jointly without affecting his SSI or medicaid.  If you file jointly, you will need to enter his SSA-1099 (if he receives one) on your return.

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Level 2
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:23 AM

Are you still married and living separately, or are you divorced?

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:25 AM

still married and living separately

Level 2
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:30 AM

You can file jointly without affecting his SSI or medicaid.  If you file jointly, you will need to enter his SSA-1099 (if he receives one) on your return.

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:32 AM

what is an ssa 1099

Level 2
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:34 AM

It's the form sent to the recipients of Social Security benefits.  It's a long paper with pink (or red) boxes on it that comes from the SSA.

New Member
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:37 AM

He did not receives it are you sure he will not loose his SSI and Medicaid if we fille jointly. ( big difference for me )

Level 2
Jun 1, 2019 12:40:37 AM

If he is receiving SSI for a disability, he will not lose it by filing a joint return.  It is not based on income, but on his disability.  However, if you remain uncertain, you can contact the SSA and ask them.