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

[syl4mas]

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

[KittyM]

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

[syl4mas]

still married and living separately

[KittyM · Accepted solution]

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.

[syl4mas]

what is an ssa 1099

[KittyM]

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.

[syl4mas]

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

[KittyM]

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.