Ugh, sorry to interrupt...but, no, that's not true.

I am on SSI and I do work about 12 hours per week (because that's all that I can work - physically & cognitively). It's been over 1 year that I've worked at the same place, and I still live in assisted living apartments as well as receive financial assistance. I do pay higher rent with higher income (1/3 of my income goes to rent, regardless of income). I also lost some financial assistance from the county due to working ~ food assistance and something else.

I also know people living in this building that work as well. Those on SSI, as well as those on SSDI. Each case is looked at individually and determined what is/isn't appropriate.