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Those who qualify and collect from either of the two disabled Social Security programs, SSI or SSDI, generally make about $1500 a month and are limited in regards to how much they can save, with marriage usually being something that threatens their disability payments due to its ability to throw them over the income threshold.

One episode sees the pair go to buy a house, a surprising moment considering nearly 4 million disabled people collecting SSI can’t afford to pay rent in the US.

Because reality shows like this don’t explore the nuances of disability, abled audiences are unaware of how a person’s healthcare is tied into their ability to qualify for programs like SSI and SSDI.

If you qualify for SSI, you also have access to in-home healthcare services, all of which are currently under threat by the Department of Government Efficiency.

McCauley expressed concern that the programs could unintentionally discourage people from working, social interaction and physical activity, but “despite this trade-off, the health benefits of SSI/SSDI likely outweigh any potential negative impacts for most recipients, especially those with high-cost conditions like cancer.”