Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is not based on taxes paid into the Social Security system. Instead, SSI is a needs-based program designed to protect people with severe disabilities who have limited resources and income. SSI provides vital income support to more than 8 million Americans – including 1.2 million children with severe disabilities. Children with very severe health problems may receive SSI benefits depending upon their parents’ financial situations.

Eligibility

To qualify for SSI benefits you must be a U.S. citizen, have less than $2,000 in assets (or $3,000 for a couple), have a very limited income, in addition to being unable to work. The standard factors to establish disability in the SSDI program also extend to SSI:

• Age.

• Education.

• Ability to communicate, read and write.

• Work experience.

• Physical health and functional limitations.

• Mental health and functional limitations.

What are the SSI Benefits

Monthly Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits increase with the cost-of-living. In 2022, the maximum benefit amount is $841 for an individual, $1,261 for married couple. Find out more about SSI Federal Payment Amounts at https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/SSIamts.html. In addition, recipients of SSI benefits can usually receive Medicaid health insurance. Some claimants may also receive both types of benefits (SSDI) and (SSI).

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