Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits.


What is Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes):

* It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no
income; and
* It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

You can apply for SSI benefits by:

With an appointment, one of the SSA representatives will help you apply for
benefits. You can have an appointment to apply for benefits on the telephone or in
person at your local Social Security office.

* Having someone else call and make the appointment for you or assist you
with your application for SSI benefits.

* Visiting their office to apply without making an appointment, but you may have
to wait awhile.

You will have to provide information and work with them to get documents concerning SSI eligibility.