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I would think, as any other government agency, that SSI requests bank statements when renewed. Co-mingling her and Moms money is not wise. She could lose her SSI and Medicaid if she gets it. And if Gma ever needs Medicaid it will cause problems. So, its not wise doing this.
Even were it legal to do this, it is morally wrong.
Even were it not illegal and immoral, your mother would almost certainly lose supplemental by upping her income in this way.
It sounds as though your Mom doesn't understand AT ALL what she is to do as POA. There are entire books written about it, but were I you I would encourage her to seek an hour of time with an elder law attorney to explain her fiduciary duties to her; THIS she can pay for on her Mother's income, because it involves learning how to handle her mother's assets. Do know that Fiduciary responsibility includes careful and meticulous record keeping so that your Mom can answer for every single cent spent out of her Mother's assets.
People think POA means an income. Really? Being someone's POA is a pain. Just MHO.