Transfer of SSI benefits for incarcerated person

This may be possible, but I think unlikely in the case of SSI benefits. Contact your local Social Security office for details.

In general, prisoners may not receive Social Security benefits. However, the spouse or children of a prisoner can be paid benefits on the prisoner's record if they are eligible.

Meantime, these reference may be helpful :

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10133.html

http://ssa-custhelp.ssa.gov/cgi-bin/ssa.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_fa...