A Dallas woman, who has received Supplemental Security Income for years due to her severe medical conditions, says her benefits were stopped after the federal government questioned her legal status. 59-year-old Ramona Rakestraw said she has relied on Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, as her sole source of income while battling kidney disease and cancer. She tells FOX 4 that her payments stopped in October after she was told her immigration status was under review. Rakestraw said she was born

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) helps low-income families meet basic needs. If your child has a physical, mental, or developmental disability, they may qualify for monthly payments. | Social Security Administration

11K views · 4.2K reactions | For people who have limited income and are blind, disabled, or 65+, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments for food, clothing, and shelter. | Social Security Administration | Facebook