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In-Kind Support And Maintenance (Ism)
Shelter or food provided to an SSI recipient. The value of ISM is considered income. An SSI recipients monthly grant is reduced dollar for dollar by the total value of the ISM received in a month, up to a certain amount. Also called in-kind income.


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