This section explainshow to charge income in different situations involving the joint bank account of an
SSI recipient/claimant and/or deemor.
When an SSI recipient or claimant has a joint bank account with another individual,
deposits made to the account by other account holders or interest posted to the account
are incometo the SSI recipient. See SI 00810.130B.1.c. and SI 00810.130B.2. for exceptions.
References in this section to an “SSI recipient”also include an SSI claimant and individuals whose income and/or resources are subject
to deeming.
See SI 01120.210 for resource determinations involving bank accounts.