- Country
- United States
- Official name
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Run by
- Social Security Administration (SSA)
- Type
- Income support
Monthly payments for people aged 65 or over, or who are blind or disabled, with limited income and resources.
Who it is for
People with limited income and resources who are aged 65 or older, blind, or disabled.
Eligibility
You must have limited income and limited resources (things you own).
And you must be aged 65 or older, or totally or partially blind, or have a medical condition that keeps you from working and is expected to last at least a year or result in death.
SSA sets the income and resource limits each year. Check the current limits on ssa.gov.
What you get
A monthly payment. The amount depends on your income, your living situation and, in some states, a state supplement.
How to apply
Contact Social Security to apply. You can start online at ssa.gov, by phone, or at a local office.
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