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Supplemental Security Income Benefits
What is this program?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a monthly benefit paid by Social Security to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. SSI benefits provide cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. SSI benefits aren't the same as Social Security benefits. You can make an appointment to apply for SSI benefits on the telephone or in person at your local Social Security office.
Who qualifies for this program?
To qualify for SSI, you must have limited income and resources, and be disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. You also must be a resident of the U.S., not be absent from the country for more than 30 days, and be either a U.S. citizen or national, or in one of certain categories of eligible non - citizens. People who live in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa generally can't get SSI benefits.
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How do I apply for this program?
Call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213, or contact your local Social Security office for more information. TTY users should call 1-800-325-0778. You can also visit www.socialsecurity.gov and use the "Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool" to find out if you are eligible for SSI or other benefits to help you decide whether to apply.
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(Primary Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Medicare and You Handbook 2007. This content may have been added upon by Q1Group LLC to include further examples, explanations, and links.)
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Last updated on: 07/18/2008
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