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A spouse is the individual to whom the sponsor of noncitizen is married to. For more
information on when two individuals are considered married for Supplemental Security
Income (SSI) purposes, see SI 00501.150B.
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An ineligible spouse is a spouse who is not eligible for SSI.
An ineligible spouse whose income and resources are subject to deeming must live with
the eligible individual, eligible child, or the sponsor.