Correction Needed: Parade Article by Lauren Wellbank Misidentifies SSI
The article repeatedly refers to SSI as “Social Security Income.”
This is incorrect and misleading.
SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income.
It is a needs‑based welfare program for low‑income elderly, blind, or disabled individuals.
It is not Social Security retirement, and it is not funded by Social Security payroll taxes.
The article repeatedly refers to SSI as “Social Security Income.” This is incorrect and misleading.
SSI stands for 'Supplemental Security Income.'
By mislabeling SSI as “Social Security Income,” the article implies that the proposed rule change affects Social Security retirement beneficiaries, which is false and unnecessarily alarming to readers.
Please correct the terminology to prevent confusion and ensure accurate reporting.